SWIFT / BIC Code
WLAHDE44
Sparkasse Herford
WLAHDE44 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Herford, registered in Herford. Its bank code (BLZ) is 49450120, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Herford 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
WLAH: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
44: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Herford'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 Sparkasse Herford?
WLAHDE44. Written with the head-office branch code it is WLAHDE44XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does WLAHDE44 mean?
"WLAH" identifies Sparkasse Herford, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "44" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Herford's bank code (BLZ)?
49450120. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Herford IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 49450120 for Sparkasse Herford) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Herford?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Herford in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Sparkasse Herford 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 Sparkasse Herford's registered office?
Engerstraße 5, 32051 Herford, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Auf der Freiheit 20, Herford as its address.