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SWIFT/BIC code VOLNDE21XXX

VOLNDE21XXX belongs to Volksbank EG in Alfeld (Leine), Germany.

VOLNDE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVOLNDE21XXX
8-character codeVOLNDE21
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank EG
BranchHead office
CityAlfeld (Leine)
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

VOLN 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 is behind BIC VOLNDE21XXX?

The code VOLNDE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Volksbank EG in Alfeld (Leine), Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Volksbank EG.

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

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

What happens if I enter VOLNDE21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VOLNDE21XXX against the details from Volksbank EG before sending.

What do the letters in VOLNDE21XXX stand for?

VOLN is the bank code of Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Do I need VOLNDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VOLNDE21XXX.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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