SWIFT/BIC code VBPFDE66TAR
VBPFDE66TAR belongs to Volksbank Pforzheim EG in Pforzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBPFDE66TAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBPFDE66 |
| Branch code | TAR |
| Bank | Volksbank Pforzheim EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pforzheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Pforzheim EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- TAR 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 BIC VBPFDE66TAR?
VBPFDE66TAR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Pforzheim EG, 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 cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Pforzheim EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in VBPFDE66TAR mean?
VBPF is the institution code of Volksbank Pforzheim EG, DE stands for Germany, 66 is the location code and TAR is the code of the branch Volksbank Pforzheim EG.
Do I need VBPFDE66TAR for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need VBPFDE66TAR.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Pforzheim 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.
What happens if I enter VBPFDE66TAR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check VBPFDE66TAR against the details from Volksbank Pforzheim EG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.