SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ABT
GENODE51ABT belongs to Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG in Abtsteinach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51ABT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | ABT |
| Bank | Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abtsteinach |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GENO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABT 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ABT?
GENODE51ABT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG in Abtsteinach, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODE51ABT stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and ABT identifies the branch Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODE51ABT to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need GENODE51ABT.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51ABT?
GENODE51 points to the head office of Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG, while GENODE51ABT points to Volksbank Ueberwald-Gorxheimertal EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51ABT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.