SWIFT/BIC code WIBADE5WXXX
WIBADE5WXXX belongs to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIBADE5WXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIBADE5W |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wiesbadener Volksbank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Wiesbadener Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5W 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 is behind SWIFT code WIBADE5WXXX?
WIBADE5WXXX identifies the headquarters of Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use it when a payment to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG does not need a specific branch.
Has Wiesbadener Volksbank EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Wiesbadener Volksbank EG.
Are WIBADE5W and WIBADE5WXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WIBADE5W is the short version of WIBADE5WXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Wiesbadener Volksbank EG in Wiesbaden.
How long does a transfer to Wiesbadener Volksbank EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of WIBADE5WXXX mean?
WIBA is the institution code of Wiesbadener Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5W is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need WIBADE5WXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WIBADE5WXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.