SWIFT/BIC code VOLZDE51GEB
VOLZDE51GEB belongs to Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG in Schlitz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOLZDE51GEB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOLZDE51 |
| Branch code | GEB |
| Bank | Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG |
| Branch | General Banking |
| City | Schlitz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOLZ 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.
- GEB 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code VOLZDE51GEB?
The code VOLZDE51GEB belongs to General Banking, a branch or department of Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG in Schlitz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG.
What does each part of VOLZDE51GEB stand for?
VOLZ is the bank code of Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and GEB is the code of the branch General Banking.
Can I use VOLZDE51 instead of VOLZDE51GEB?
VOLZDE51 points to the main office of Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG, while VOLZDE51GEB is General Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use VOLZDE51GEB if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need VOLZDE51GEB 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. For other currencies you do need VOLZDE51GEB.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Lauterbach-Schlitz EG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.