SWIFT/BIC code VWAGDE22XXX
VWAGDE22XXX belongs to Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VWAGDE22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VWAGDE22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volkswagen A.G. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wolfsburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volkswagen A.G. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code VWAGDE22XXX?
VWAGDE22XXX identifies the head office of Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Volkswagen A.G. does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volkswagen A.G. in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in VWAGDE22XXX mean?
VWAG is the institution code of Volkswagen A.G., DE stands for Germany, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are VWAGDE22 and VWAGDE22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VWAGDE22 is the 8-character version of VWAGDE22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Volkswagen A.G. in Wolfsburg.
Do I need VWAGDE22XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VWAGDE22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Volkswagen A.G. in Germany?
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.