SWIFT/BIC code VOKHDE51XXX
VOKHDE51XXX belongs to Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG in Schwetzingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOKHDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOKHDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Schwetzingen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOKH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 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 code VOKHDE51XXX?
The code VOKHDE51XXX belongs to the main office of Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG in Schwetzingen, Germany. Use it when a payment to Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of VOKHDE51XXX mean?
VOKH is the bank code of Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use VOKHDE51XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check VOKHDE51XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are VOKHDE51 and VOKHDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VOKHDE51 is the 8-character version of VOKHDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG in Schwetzingen.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Kur- und Rheinpfalz EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VOKHDE51XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VOKHDE51XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.