SWIFT/BIC code DGPBDE3MELS
DGPBDE3MELS belongs to Verbundvolksbank Owl EG in Paderborn-Elsen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DGPBDE3MELS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DGPBDE3M |
| Branch code | ELS |
| Bank | Verbundvolksbank Owl EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paderborn-Elsen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Verbundvolksbank Owl EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DGPB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3M Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ELS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC DGPBDE3MELS?
DGPBDE3MELS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Verbundvolksbank Owl EG, a unit of Verbundvolksbank Owl EG in Paderborn-Elsen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use DGPBDE3MELS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DGPBDE3MELS with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of DGPBDE3MELS stand for?
DGPB is the bank code of Verbundvolksbank Owl EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3M is the code for the city or region and ELS identifies the department Verbundvolksbank Owl EG.
How long does a transfer to Verbundvolksbank Owl EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DGPBDE3MELS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need DGPBDE3MELS.
Does Verbundvolksbank Owl EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Verbundvolksbank Owl EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.