SWIFT Code HAWODEH1 — HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR, HAMBURG

About SWIFT Code HAWODEH1 — HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR, HAMBURG

SWIFT code HAWODEH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR in HAMBURG, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR for all outward international remittances from HAMBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HAWODEH1

The code HAWODEH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HAWODEH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR account in HAMBURG, share SWIFT code HAWODEH1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR, HAMBURG must provide SWIFT code HAWODEH1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR in HAMBURG rely on SWIFT code HAWODEH1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR →

How SWIFT Code HAWODEH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HAWODEH1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HAWODEH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HAWODEH1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HAMBURG only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HAWODEH1 directly with HAMBURGISCHE WOHNUNGSBAUKREDITANSTALT AOR's HAMBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.