SWIFT/BIC code VBFMDE31XXX
VBFMDE31XXX belongs to Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt in Murrhardt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBFMDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBFMDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Murrhardt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VBFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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/BIC code VBFMDE31XXX?
The code VBFMDE31XXX belongs to the main office of Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt in Murrhardt, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt.
Does Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VBFMDE31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter VBFMDE31XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VBFMDE31XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Are VBFMDE31 and VBFMDE31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VBFMDE31 is the 8-character version of VBFMDE31XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Volksbank Backnang Filiale Murrhardt in Murrhardt.
Do I need VBFMDE31XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VBFMDE31XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.