SWIFT/BIC code VBDODE33XXX

VBDODE33XXX belongs to Dortmunder Volksbank EG in Dortmund, Germany.

VBDODE33XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVBDODE33XXX
8-character codeVBDODE33
Branch codeXXX
BankDortmunder Volksbank EG
BranchHead office
CityDortmund
CountryGermany

How the Dortmunder Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VBDO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
33 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code VBDODE33XXX?

VBDODE33XXX identifies the head office of Dortmunder Volksbank EG in Dortmund, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Dortmunder Volksbank EG does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Dortmunder Volksbank EG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need VBDODE33XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VBDODE33XXX.

How long does a transfer to Dortmunder Volksbank EG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Are VBDODE33 and VBDODE33XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. VBDODE33 is the short version of VBDODE33XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Dortmunder Volksbank EG in Dortmund.

Has Dortmunder Volksbank EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Dortmunder Volksbank 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.