SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1STL
WELADED1STL belongs to Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn in Stadtlohn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1STL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | STL |
| Bank | Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stadtlohn |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn 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.
- STL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1STL?
WELADED1STL identifies Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn, a branch or department of Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn in Stadtlohn, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of WELADED1STL mean?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and STL identifies the branch Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn.
Does Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WELADED1STL is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need WELADED1STL for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need WELADED1STL.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1STL?
WELADED1 points to the head office of Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn, while WELADED1STL is Sparkasse der Stadt Stadtlohn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use WELADED1STL if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.