SWIFT/BIC code VBHWDE21XXX
VBHWDE21XXX belongs to Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBHWDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBHWDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wolfsburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VBHW 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
What bank uses SWIFT code VBHWDE21XXX?
VBHWDE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of VBHWDE21XXX stand for?
VBHW is the institution code of Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is VBHWDE21 and VBHWDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VBHWDE21 is the short version of VBHWDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West in Wolfsburg.
Do I need VBHWDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need VBHWDE21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Volkswagen AG / Betriebsstaette Heizkraftwerk West take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter VBHWDE21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check VBHWDE21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.