SWIFT / BIC Code
WELADED1STB
Erzgebirgssparkasse
WELADED1STB is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Erzgebirgssparkasse, based in Annaberg-Buchholz. Its bank code (BLZ) is 87054000, the code an IBAN at Erzgebirgssparkasse 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
WELA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
D1: location code (city / timezone)
STB: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Erzgebirgssparkasse's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Erzgebirgssparkasse?
WELADED1STB. The last three characters, STB, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does WELADED1STB mean?
"WELA" identifies Erzgebirgssparkasse, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "D1" is the location code, and "STB" names the branch.
What is Erzgebirgssparkasse's bank code (BLZ)?
87054000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Erzgebirgssparkasse IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 87054000 for Erzgebirgssparkasse) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Erzgebirgssparkasse?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Erzgebirgssparkasse in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Erzgebirgssparkasse 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.