SWIFT/BIC code WIBADE51HAW
WIBADE51HAW belongs to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIBADE51HAW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIBADE51 |
| Branch code | HAW |
| Bank | Wiesbadener Volksbank EG |
| Branch | Handelsabwicklung/Target |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Country | Germany |
How the Wiesbadener Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HAW 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 is behind SWIFT code WIBADE51HAW?
WIBADE51HAW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Handelsabwicklung/Target, part of Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WIBADE51HAW to send euros 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 WIBADE51HAW.
What does each part of WIBADE51HAW mean?
WIBA is the institution code of Wiesbadener Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and HAW is the code of the branch Handelsabwicklung/Target.
What is the best way to send money to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use WIBADE51HAW with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WIBADE51HAW with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.