SWIFT Code WELADE3H450 — SPARKASSE HAGEN, HOHENLIMBURG

About SWIFT Code WELADE3H450 — SPARKASSE HAGEN, HOHENLIMBURG

SWIFT code WELADE3H450 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE HAGEN in HOHENLIMBURG, 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 SPARKASSE HAGEN for all outward international remittances from HOHENLIMBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WELADE3H450

The code WELADE3H450 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WELADE3H450

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE HAGEN account in HOHENLIMBURG, share SWIFT code WELADE3H450 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 SPARKASSE HAGEN, HOHENLIMBURG must provide SWIFT code WELADE3H450. 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 SPARKASSE HAGEN in HOHENLIMBURG rely on SWIFT code WELADE3H450 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 SPARKASSE HAGEN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE HAGEN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE HAGEN →

How SWIFT Code WELADE3H450 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WELADE3H450 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 SPARKASSE HAGEN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SPARKASSE HAGEN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WELADE3H450

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WELADE3H450 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HOHENLIMBURG 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 WELADE3H450 directly with SPARKASSE HAGEN's HOHENLIMBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.