SWIFT/BIC code HAVKDE21XXX
HAVKDE21XXX belongs to Hannoversche Volksbank EG in Hannover, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HAVKDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HAVKDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hannoversche Volksbank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hannover |
| Country | Germany |
How the Hannoversche Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HAVK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses BIC HAVKDE21XXX?
The code HAVKDE21XXX belongs to the head office of Hannoversche Volksbank EG in Hannover, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Hannoversche Volksbank EG.
How long does a transfer to Hannoversche Volksbank EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HAVKDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HAVKDE21XXX.
Is HAVKDE21 and HAVKDE21XXX the same code?
Yes. HAVKDE21 is the 8-character version of HAVKDE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Hannoversche Volksbank EG in Hannover.
What does each part of HAVKDE21XXX stand for?
HAVK is the bank code of Hannoversche Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hannoversche Volksbank EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.