SWIFT/BIC code VABKDE3EXXX
VABKDE3EXXX belongs to Valovis Bank in Essen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VABKDE3EXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VABKDE3E |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Valovis Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Essen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Valovis Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VABK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3E 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
What bank uses SWIFT code VABKDE3EXXX?
VABKDE3EXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Valovis Bank in Essen, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Valovis Bank does not need a specific branch.
Is VABKDE3E and VABKDE3EXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. VABKDE3E is the 8-character version of VABKDE3EXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Valovis Bank in Essen.
How long does a transfer to Valovis Bank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VABKDE3EXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VABKDE3EXXX.
What does each part of VABKDE3EXXX mean?
VABK is the bank code of Valovis Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3E is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Valovis Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VABKDE3EXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Valovis Bank in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.