SWIFT/BIC code VORWDE3XXXX
VORWDE3XXXX belongs to Vorwerk und Co. KG. in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VORWDE3XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VORWDE3X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vorwerk und Co. KG. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vorwerk und Co. KG. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VORW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3X 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 institution is behind BIC VORWDE3XXXX?
The code VORWDE3XXXX belongs to the head office of Vorwerk und Co. KG. in Wuppertal, Germany. Use it when a payment to Vorwerk und Co. KG. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of VORWDE3XXXX stand for?
VORW is the institution code of Vorwerk und Co. KG., DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3X is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need VORWDE3XXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need VORWDE3XXXX.
How long does a transfer to Vorwerk und Co. KG. take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is VORWDE3X and VORWDE3XXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VORWDE3X is the short version of VORWDE3XXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Vorwerk und Co. KG. in Wuppertal.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vorwerk und Co. KG. in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.