SWIFT/BIC code VOJEDE81XXX
VOJEDE81XXX belongs to Volksbank Jever EG in Schortens, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOJEDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOJEDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Jever EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Schortens |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Jever EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOJE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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 VOJEDE81XXX?
VOJEDE81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Volksbank Jever EG in Schortens, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Volksbank Jever EG.
What does each part of VOJEDE81XXX mean?
VOJE is the bank code of Volksbank Jever EG, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Jever EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VOJEDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need VOJEDE81XXX.
Are VOJEDE81 and VOJEDE81XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VOJEDE81 is the 8-character version of VOJEDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Volksbank Jever EG in Schortens.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Jever EG?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.