SWIFT/BIC code VOHIDE21XXX
VOHIDE21XXX belongs to Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Harsum, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOHIDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOHIDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Hildesheim EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harsum |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Hildesheim EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOHI 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
Which bank uses BIC VOHIDE21XXX?
The code VOHIDE21XXX belongs to the head office of Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Harsum, Germany. Use it when a payment to Volksbank Hildesheim EG does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of VOHIDE21XXX stand for?
VOHI is the bank code of Volksbank Hildesheim EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need VOHIDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 still need VOHIDE21XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Hildesheim EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are VOHIDE21 and VOHIDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VOHIDE21 is the short version of VOHIDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Harsum.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.