SWIFT / BIC Code
VBMHDE5F
Volksbank Mittelhessen eG
VBMHDE5F is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Volksbank Mittelhessen eG, registered in Gießen. Its bank code (BLZ) is 51390000, the code an IBAN at Volksbank Mittelhessen eG carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
VBMH: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
5F: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Volksbank Mittelhessen eG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Volksbank Mittelhessen eG?
VBMHDE5F. Written with the head-office branch code it is VBMHDE5FXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does VBMHDE5F mean?
"VBMH" identifies Volksbank Mittelhessen eG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "5F" is the location code.
What is Volksbank Mittelhessen eG's bank code (BLZ)?
51390000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Volksbank Mittelhessen eG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 51390000 for Volksbank Mittelhessen eG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Volksbank Mittelhessen eG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Volksbank Mittelhessen eG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 27 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Volksbank Mittelhessen eG confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Volksbank Mittelhessen eG's registered office?
Schiffenberger Weg 110, 35394 Gießen, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Schiffenberger Weg 110, Giessen as its address.