SWIFT Code HELADEF1LAU — SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN, LAUBACH

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN in LAUBACH, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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LAUBACH

SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN · Germany

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SWIFT / BIC Code

HELADEF1LAU

Code Breakdown

HELA Bank Code
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DE Country
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F1 Location
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LAU Branch

Branch

LAUBACH

City

LAUBACH

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code HELADEF1LAU — SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN, LAUBACH

SWIFT code HELADEF1LAU is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN in LAUBACH, 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 LAUBACH - HUNGEN for all outward international remittances from LAUBACH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HELADEF1LAU

The code HELADEF1LAU follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeHELA4 lettersIdentifies SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeF12 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeLAU3 charsIdentifies the specific LAUBACH branch
Quick Tip: HELADEF1LAU 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 HELADEF1LAU

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN account in LAUBACH, share SWIFT code HELADEF1LAU 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 LAUBACH - HUNGEN, LAUBACH must provide SWIFT code HELADEF1LAU. 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 LAUBACH - HUNGEN in LAUBACH rely on SWIFT code HELADEF1LAU for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT HELADEF1LAU8 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 HELADEF1LAU 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 SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN →

How SWIFT Code HELADEF1LAU Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HELADEF1LAU 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 LAUBACH - HUNGEN.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HELADEF1LAU

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HELADEF1LAU uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for LAUBACH 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 HELADEF1LAU directly with SPARKASSE LAUBACH - HUNGEN's LAUBACH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

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

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