SWIFT Code WELADED1LIP — SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT, LIPPSTADT

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

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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LIPPSTADT

SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT · Germany

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SWIFT / BIC Code

WELADED1LIP

Code Breakdown

WELA Bank Code
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DE Country
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D1 Location
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LIP Branch

Branch

LIPPSTADT

City

LIPPSTADT

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code WELADED1LIP — SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT, LIPPSTADT

SWIFT code WELADED1LIP is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT in LIPPSTADT, 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 LIPPSTADT for all outward international remittances from LIPPSTADT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WELADED1LIP

The code WELADED1LIP follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeWELA4 lettersIdentifies SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeD12 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeLIP3 charsIdentifies the specific LIPPSTADT branch
Quick Tip: WELADED1LIP 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 WELADED1LIP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT account in LIPPSTADT, share SWIFT code WELADED1LIP 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 LIPPSTADT, LIPPSTADT must provide SWIFT code WELADED1LIP. 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 LIPPSTADT in LIPPSTADT rely on SWIFT code WELADED1LIP for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT WELADED1LIP8 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 WELADED1LIP 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 LIPPSTADT →

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

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

How SWIFT Code WELADED1LIP Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WELADED1LIP 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 LIPPSTADT.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WELADED1LIP

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WELADED1LIP uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for LIPPSTADT 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 WELADED1LIP directly with SPARKASSE LIPPSTADT's LIPPSTADT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

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

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