SWIFT / BIC Code
HELADEF1822
SEPA MemberFrankfurter Sparkasse
HELADEF1822 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Frankfurter Sparkasse, based in Frankfurt am Main. It holds 2 bank codes (BLZ), 50050201 among them; an IBAN at Frankfurter Sparkasse carries its code in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
HELA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
F1: location code (city / timezone)
822: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Frankfurter Sparkasse's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Frankfurter Sparkasse?
HELADEF1822. The last three characters, 822, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does HELADEF1822 mean?
"HELA" identifies Frankfurter Sparkasse, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "F1" is the location code, and "822" names the branch.
What is Frankfurter Sparkasse's bank code (BLZ)?
Frankfurter Sparkasse holds 2 of them; 50050201 is one. The code sits in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany, so the IBAN itself shows which one an account uses. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists every one.
How long are Frankfurter Sparkasse IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Frankfurter Sparkasse?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Frankfurter Sparkasse in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Frankfurter Sparkasse confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.