SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1WMK

WELADED1WMK belongs to Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen in Wermelskirchen, Germany.

WELADED1WMK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWELADED1WMK
8-character codeWELADED1
Branch codeWMK
BankStadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen
Branch—
CityWermelskirchen
CountryGermany

How the Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen 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.
WMK 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1WMK?

WELADED1WMK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen, a branch or department of Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1WMK?

WELADED1 points to the main office of Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen, while WELADED1WMK is Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1WMK.

Does Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, WELADED1WMK is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

How long does a transfer to Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need WELADED1WMK for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need WELADED1WMK.

What do the letters in WELADED1WMK stand for?

WELA is the institution code of Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and WMK is the code of the branch Stadtsparkasse Wermelskirchen.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.