SWIFT/BIC code VWAGDE22005

VWAGDE22005 belongs to Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany.

VWAGDE22005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVWAGDE22005
8-character codeVWAGDE22
Branch code005
BankVolkswagen A.G.
Branch—
CityWolfsburg
CountryGermany

How the Volkswagen A.G. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

VWAG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
005 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 BIC VWAGDE22005?

VWAGDE22005 identifies Volkswagen A.G., a branch or department of Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in VWAGDE22005 mean?

VWAG is the bank code of Volkswagen A.G., DE stands for Germany, 22 is the location code and 005 identifies the branch Volkswagen A.G..

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volkswagen A.G. in Germany?

Many banks 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 happens if I enter VWAGDE22005 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check VWAGDE22005 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need VWAGDE22005 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need VWAGDE22005.

How long does a transfer to Volkswagen A.G. take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.