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Volkswagen Financial Services

Volkswagen Financial Services is the financial and mobility services provider of the Volkswagen Group, offering banking, leasing and insurance.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) is the financial services arm of the Volkswagen Group. Its history began in 1948 with the founding of Volkswagen Versicherungsdienst GmbH, followed in 1949 by Volkswagen Finanzierungsgesellschaft mbH. In 1966 the Group entered leasing with the founding of Volkswagen Leasing GmbH. Today VWFS describes itself as a comprehensive financial and mobility services provider, offering banking, leasing and insurance to support sales of Volkswagen Group brands. In 2024 VWFS celebrated its 75th anniversary.

History

The financial services within the Volkswagen Group look back on a long and tradition-rich history. For more than 70 years they have been an integral part of the Volkswagen Group, starting with sales promotion of the Beetle and Bulli in the post-war years and during the German economic miracle up to today. It began in 1948 with the founding of Volkswagen Versicherungsdienst GmbH. One year later, in 1949, Volkswagen Finanzierungsgesellschaft mbH was founded. In 1966 the Volkswagen Group entered the leasing business with the founding of Volkswagen Leasing GmbH. In 2024 Volkswagen Financial Services celebrated its 75th anniversary. Since the founding of Volkswagen Finanzierungsgesellschaft mbH in 1949, the company has continuously developed. In the meantime, the financial services companies of the Volkswagen Group are active worldwide.

Products and positioning

Comprehensive financial and mobility services provider for the Volkswagen Group

  • Vehicle financing

  • Leasing

  • Insurance

  • Banking

  • Mobility services

Controversies

  • 2019

    ASIC sues Volkswagen Financial Services over car loans

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission sued Volkswagen Financial Services Australia, alleging that it breached responsible lending and consumer credit laws in connection with 49,380 car loan contracts. The Federal Court will examine whether the company contravened the National Credit Act.

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Recent events

  • ASIC sues Volkswagen Financial Services over car loans[6]

    Reported:

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission sued Volkswagen Financial Services Australia, alleging that it breached responsible lending and consumer credit laws in connection with 49,380 car loan contracts. The Federal Court will examine whether the company contravened the National Credit Act.

  • Volkswagen Korea launches Arteon discount program[7]

    Reported:

    Volkswagen Korea launched a December discount program for the Arteon, offering a 22 percent discount through Volkswagen Financial Services and a 21 percent discount for cash buyers.

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