SWIFT/BIC code OSVODE81XXX
OSVODE81XXX belongs to Ostfriesische Volksbank EG in Emden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OSVODE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OSVODE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ostfriesische Volksbank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Emden |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Ostfriesische Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OSVO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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 bank is behind BIC OSVODE81XXX?
OSVODE81XXX identifies the head office of Ostfriesische Volksbank EG in Emden, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Ostfriesische Volksbank EG.
What is the best way to send money to Ostfriesische Volksbank EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter OSVODE81XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check OSVODE81XXX against the details from Ostfriesische Volksbank EG before sending.
Does Ostfriesische Volksbank EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ostfriesische Volksbank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Ostfriesische Volksbank EG.
Are OSVODE81 and OSVODE81XXX the same code?
Yes. OSVODE81 is the 8-character version of OSVODE81XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Ostfriesische Volksbank EG in Emden.
Do I need OSVODE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need OSVODE81XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.