SWIFT/BIC code VRKSDE31XXX
VRKSDE31XXX belongs to Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG in Rheine, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VRKSDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VRKSDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rheine |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VRKS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 VRKSDE31XXX?
The code VRKSDE31XXX belongs to the head office of Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG in Rheine, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG.
Has Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need VRKSDE31XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VRKSDE31XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are VRKSDE31 and VRKSDE31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VRKSDE31 is the short version of VRKSDE31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG in Rheine.
What does each part of VRKSDE31XXX mean?
VRKS is the bank code of Vr-Bank Kreis Steinfurt EG, DE stands for Germany, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.