SWIFT Code WESKDE21 — WESERBANK AG, BREMERHAVEN

About SWIFT Code WESKDE21 — WESERBANK AG, BREMERHAVEN

SWIFT code WESKDE21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for WESERBANK AG in BREMERHAVEN, 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 WESERBANK AG for all outward international remittances from BREMERHAVEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WESKDE21

The code WESKDE21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WESKDE21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your WESERBANK AG account in BREMERHAVEN, share SWIFT code WESKDE21 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 WESERBANK AG, BREMERHAVEN must provide SWIFT code WESKDE21. 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 WESERBANK AG in BREMERHAVEN rely on SWIFT code WESKDE21 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 WESERBANK AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for WESERBANK AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for WESERBANK AG →

How SWIFT Code WESKDE21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WESKDE21 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 WESERBANK AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: WESERBANK AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WESKDE21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WESKDE21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BREMERHAVEN 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 WESKDE21 directly with WESERBANK AG's BREMERHAVEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.