SWIFT/BIC code VOVCDE21XXX
VOVCDE21XXX belongs to Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg in Braunschweig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOVCDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOVCDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOVC 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 SWIFT code VOVCDE21XXX?
The code VOVCDE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg in Braunschweig, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use VOVCDE21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VOVCDE21XXX against the details from Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg before you confirm.
Does Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VOVCDE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is VOVCDE21 and VOVCDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VOVCDE21 is the short version of VOVCDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg in Braunschweig.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Vechelde-Wendeburg take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VOVCDE21XXX to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need VOVCDE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.