SWIFT Code HELADEFF508 — LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE, DARMSTADT

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE in DARMSTADT, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Germany
LANDESBAN…
DARMSTADT
Result

DARMSTADT

LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

HELADEFF508

Code Breakdown

HELA Bank Code
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DE Country
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FF Location
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508 Branch

Branch

DARMSTADT

City

DARMSTADT

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code HELADEFF508 — LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE, DARMSTADT

SWIFT code HELADEFF508 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE in DARMSTADT, 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 LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE for all outward international remittances from DARMSTADT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HELADEFF508

The code HELADEFF508 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeHELA4 lettersIdentifies LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeFF2 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch Code5083 charsIdentifies the specific DARMSTADT branch
Quick Tip: HELADEFF508 is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code HELADEFF508

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE account in DARMSTADT, share SWIFT code HELADEFF508 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 LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE, DARMSTADT must provide SWIFT code HELADEFF508. 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 LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE in DARMSTADT rely on SWIFT code HELADEFF508 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT HELADEFF5088 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code HELADEFF508 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE →

How SWIFT Code HELADEFF508 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HELADEFF508 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 LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HELADEFF508

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HELADEFF508 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for DARMSTADT 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 HELADEFF508 directly with LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE's DARMSTADT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against LANDESBANK HESSEN-THUERINGEN GIROZENTRALE's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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