SWIFT/BIC code VOWABEB1XXX
VOWABEB1XXX belongs to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Diegem, Belgium.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOWABEB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOWABEB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volkswagen Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Diegem |
| Country | Belgium |
How the Volkswagen Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOWA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 uses SWIFT code VOWABEB1XXX?
VOWABEB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Diegem, Belgium. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Volkswagen Bank GMBH.
What is the best way to send money to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Belgium?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need VOWABEB1XXX to send euros to Belgium?
Belgium belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need VOWABEB1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Volkswagen Bank GMBH take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are VOWABEB1 and VOWABEB1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. VOWABEB1 is the 8-character version of VOWABEB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Diegem.
What does each part of VOWABEB1XXX stand for?
VOWA is the institution code of Volkswagen Bank GMBH, BE stands for Belgium, B1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.