SWIFT / BIC Code
VOWADE2B
SEPA MemberVolkswagen Bank GmbH
VOWADE2B is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Volkswagen Bank GmbH, registered in Braunschweig. Its bank code (BLZ) is 27020000, the code an IBAN at Volkswagen Bank GmbH 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
VOWA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
2B: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Volkswagen Bank GmbH's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Volkswagen Bank GmbH?
VOWADE2B. Written with the head-office branch code it is VOWADE2BXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does VOWADE2B mean?
"VOWA" identifies Volkswagen Bank GmbH, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "2B" is the location code.
What is Volkswagen Bank GmbH's bank code (BLZ)?
27020000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Volkswagen Bank GmbH IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 27020000 for Volkswagen Bank GmbH) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Volkswagen Bank GmbH?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Volkswagen Bank GmbH in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 April 2022, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Volkswagen Bank GmbH confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 7 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 Volkswagen Bank GmbH's registered office?
Gifhorner Straße 57, 38112 Braunschweig, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Gifhorner Strasse 57, Braunschweig as its address.