SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1STB
WELADED1STB belongs to Erzgebirgssparkasse in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1STB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | STB |
| Bank | Erzgebirgssparkasse |
| Branch | — |
| City | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Erzgebirgssparkasse SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- STB 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 SWIFT code WELADED1STB?
WELADED1STB identifies Erzgebirgssparkasse, a unit of Erzgebirgssparkasse in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Erzgebirgssparkasse have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erzgebirgssparkasse in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in WELADED1STB mean?
WELA is the institution code of Erzgebirgssparkasse, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and STB is the code of the department Erzgebirgssparkasse.
What happens if I use WELADED1STB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WELADED1STB with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1STB?
WELADED1 is the main office of Erzgebirgssparkasse, while WELADED1STB is Erzgebirgssparkasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1STB.
Do I need WELADED1STB for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need WELADED1STB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.