SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1VEL
WELADED1VEL belongs to Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert in Velbert, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1VEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | VEL |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert |
| Branch | — |
| City | Velbert |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert 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.
- VEL 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
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1VEL?
WELADED1VEL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert, a branch or department of Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert in Velbert, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1VEL?
WELADED1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert, while WELADED1VEL is Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use WELADED1VEL if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of WELADED1VEL mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the location code and VEL is the code of the department Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert.
What happens if I use WELADED1VEL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WELADED1VEL with the recipient before sending.
Do I need WELADED1VEL for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need WELADED1VEL.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Hilden-Ratingen-Velbert in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.