SWIFT/BIC code VOFEDE61XXX

VOFEDE61XXX belongs to Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG in Langenargen, Germany.

VOFEDE61XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVOFEDE61XXX
8-character codeVOFEDE61
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank Friedrichshafen EG
BranchHead office
CityLangenargen
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VOFE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
61 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 BIC VOFEDE61XXX?

The code VOFEDE61XXX belongs to the main office of Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG in Langenargen, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG.

Has Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG.

Do I need VOFEDE61XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VOFEDE61XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Is VOFEDE61 and VOFEDE61XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. VOFEDE61 is the short version of VOFEDE61XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG in Langenargen.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Friedrichshafen EG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.