SWIFT/BIC code VOWAGB21XXX
VOWAGB21XXX belongs to Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOWAGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOWAGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volkswagen Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Milton Keynes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- GB 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 uses SWIFT code VOWAGB21XXX?
The code VOWAGB21XXX belongs to the head office of Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Volkswagen Bank GMBH.
Does Volkswagen Bank GMBH have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VOWAGB21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volkswagen Bank GMBH in United Kingdom, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter VOWAGB21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VOWAGB21XXX against the details from Volkswagen Bank GMBH before you confirm.
Is VOWAGB21 and VOWAGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. VOWAGB21 is the short version of VOWAGB21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Volkswagen Bank GMBH in Milton Keynes.
Do I need VOWAGB21XXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VOWAGB21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Volkswagen Bank GMBH take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.