SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1SIE
WELADED1SIE belongs to Sparkasse Siegen in Siegen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1SIE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | SIE |
| Bank | Sparkasse Siegen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Siegen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Siegen SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WELA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SIE Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC WELADED1SIE?
The code WELADED1SIE belongs to Sparkasse Siegen, a unit of Sparkasse Siegen in Siegen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1SIE?
WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse Siegen, while WELADED1SIE points to Sparkasse Siegen. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use WELADED1SIE if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter WELADED1SIE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADED1SIE with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Siegen take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need WELADED1SIE for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need WELADED1SIE.
Does Sparkasse Siegen use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1SIE is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Siegen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.