SWIFT/BIC code VRIODE88XXX

VRIODE88XXX belongs to Volksbank Riesa EG in Riesa, Germany.

VRIODE88XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVRIODE88XXX
8-character codeVRIODE88
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank Riesa EG
BranchHead office
CityRiesa
CountryGermany

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

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

VRIO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
88 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 institution is behind SWIFT code VRIODE88XXX?

VRIODE88XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Volksbank Riesa EG in Riesa, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Volksbank Riesa EG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Riesa EG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in VRIODE88XXX stand for?

VRIO is the institution code of Volksbank Riesa EG, DE stands for Germany, 88 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I use VRIODE88XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VRIODE88XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Volksbank Riesa EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Riesa EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Is VRIODE88 and VRIODE88XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. VRIODE88 is the short version of VRIODE88XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Volksbank Riesa EG in Riesa.

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