SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M — VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG, BOCHOLT

About SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M — VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG, BOCHOLT

SWIFT code BOVBDE3M is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG in BOCHOLT, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG for all outward international remittances from BOCHOLT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M

The code BOVBDE3M follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG account in BOCHOLT, share SWIFT code BOVBDE3M with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG, BOCHOLT must provide SWIFT code BOVBDE3M. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG in BOCHOLT rely on SWIFT code BOVBDE3M for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG →

How SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BOVBDE3M and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOVBDE3M

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BOVBDE3M uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BOCHOLT only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BOVBDE3M directly with VOLKSBANK BOCHOLT EG's BOCHOLT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.