SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1STR
WELADED1STR belongs to Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen in Straelen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1STR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | STR |
| Bank | Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Straelen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- STR 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 WELADED1STR?
WELADED1STR identifies Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen, part of Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen in Straelen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1STR?
WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen, while WELADED1STR points to Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use WELADED1STR if the recipient asks for it.
Does Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1STR is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use WELADED1STR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WELADED1STR against the details from Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse der Stadt Straelen take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.