SWIFT/BIC code VOBFDE21XXX
VOBFDE21XXX belongs to Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg in Braunschweig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOBFDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOBFDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOBF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code VOBFDE21XXX?
VOBFDE21XXX identifies the head office of Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg in Braunschweig, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter VOBFDE21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VOBFDE21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in VOBFDE21XXX mean?
VOBF is the institution code of Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are VOBFDE21 and VOBFDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VOBFDE21 is the 8-character version of VOBFDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg in Braunschweig.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG Braunschweig Wolfsburg take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VOBFDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 do need VOBFDE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.