SWIFT/BIC code VOWAFR21FIS
VOWAFR21FIS belongs to Volkswagen Bank in Villers Cotterets, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOWAFR21FIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOWAFR21 |
| Branch code | FIS |
| Bank | Volkswagen Bank |
| Branch | Finance |
| City | Villers Cotterets |
| Country | France |
How the Volkswagen Bank 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.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FIS 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/BIC code VOWAFR21FIS?
The code VOWAFR21FIS belongs to Finance, a unit of Volkswagen Bank in Villers Cotterets, France. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volkswagen Bank?
Many banks 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.
Has Volkswagen Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volkswagen Bank in France, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use VOWAFR21FIS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check VOWAFR21FIS against the details from Volkswagen Bank before you confirm.
Can I use VOWAFR21 instead of VOWAFR21FIS?
VOWAFR21 points to the head office of Volkswagen Bank, while VOWAFR21FIS points to Finance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use VOWAFR21FIS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of VOWAFR21FIS stand for?
VOWA is the institution code of Volkswagen Bank, FR stands for France, 21 is the code for the city or region and FIS identifies the department Finance.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.