SWIFT/BIC code VOWZDE71XXX

VOWZDE71XXX belongs to Volksbank Welzheim EG in Pfahlbronn, Germany.

VOWZDE71XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVOWZDE71XXX
8-character codeVOWZDE71
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank Welzheim EG
BranchHead office
CityPfahlbronn
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Welzheim EG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

VOWZ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
71 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/BIC code VOWZDE71XXX?

The code VOWZDE71XXX belongs to the head office of Volksbank Welzheim EG in Pfahlbronn, Germany. Use it when a payment to Volksbank Welzheim EG does not need a specific branch.

Does Volksbank Welzheim EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, VOWZDE71XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Welzheim EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is VOWZDE71 and VOWZDE71XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. VOWZDE71 is the 8-character version of VOWZDE71XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Volksbank Welzheim EG in Pfahlbronn.

What happens if I enter VOWZDE71XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VOWZDE71XXX with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of VOWZDE71XXX stand for?

VOWZ is the bank code of Volksbank Welzheim EG, DE stands for Germany, 71 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Welzheim EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.