SWIFT/BIC code VBPFDE66DOT
VBPFDE66DOT belongs to Volksbank Pforzheim EG in Pforzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBPFDE66DOT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBPFDE66 |
| Branch code | DOT |
| Bank | Volksbank Pforzheim EG |
| Branch | Dotationskonto |
| City | Pforzheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Pforzheim EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VBPF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 66 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DOT 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 branch is behind SWIFT code VBPFDE66DOT?
VBPFDE66DOT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dotationskonto, a branch or department of Volksbank Pforzheim EG in Pforzheim, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Pforzheim EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in VBPFDE66DOT stand for?
VBPF is the institution code of Volksbank Pforzheim EG, DE stands for Germany, 66 is the location code and DOT is the code of the department Dotationskonto.
What happens if I use VBPFDE66DOT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VBPFDE66DOT against the details from Volksbank Pforzheim EG before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Pforzheim EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VBPFDE66DOT for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need VBPFDE66DOT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.