SWIFT / BIC Code
HELADEFF
SEPA MemberLandesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)
HELADEFF is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba), registered in Frankfurt am Main und Erfurt. Its bank code (BLZ) is 50050000, the code an IBAN at Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) carries 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
FF: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)?
HELADEFF. Written with the head-office branch code it is HELADEFFXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does HELADEFF mean?
"HELA" identifies Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba), "DE" is the country code for Germany, "FF" is the location code.
What is Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)'s bank code (BLZ)?
50050000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 50050000 for Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) 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.
Where is Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)'s registered office?
Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main und Erfurt, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, Frankfurt as its address.