SWIFT/BIC code VOWADE2BNL1
VOWADE2BNL1 belongs to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Braunschweig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOWADE2BNL1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOWADE2B |
| Branch code | NL1 |
| Bank | Volkswagen Bank GMBH |
| Branch | — |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- NL1 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code VOWADE2BNL1?
The code VOWADE2BNL1 belongs to Volkswagen Bank GMBH, a unit of Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Braunschweig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Volkswagen Bank GMBH?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use VOWADE2BNL1 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VOWADE2BNL1 with the recipient before sending.
Has Volkswagen Bank GMBH got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Volkswagen Bank GMBH?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VOWADE2BNL1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 do need VOWADE2BNL1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.