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SWIFT/BIC code VOWADE2BBNK

VOWADE2BBNK belongs to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Braunschweig, Germany.

VOWADE2BBNK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVOWADE2BBNK
8-character codeVOWADE2B
Branch codeBNK
BankVolkswagen Bank GMBH
BranchDotation
CityBraunschweig
CountryGermany

The way the Volkswagen Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

VOWA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2B Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BNK 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 VOWADE2BBNK?

VOWADE2BBNK identifies Dotation, a unit of Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Braunschweig, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of VOWADE2BBNK mean?

VOWA is the bank code of Volkswagen Bank GMBH, DE stands for Germany, 2B is the code for the city or region and BNK is the code of the branch Dotation.

Do I need VOWADE2BBNK to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need VOWADE2BBNK.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volkswagen Bank GMBH?

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

How long does a transfer to Volkswagen Bank GMBH take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use VOWADE2B instead of VOWADE2BBNK?

VOWADE2B points to the main office of Volkswagen Bank GMBH, while VOWADE2BBNK points to Dotation. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention VOWADE2BBNK.

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