SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BEX

GENODE51BEX belongs to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG in Homburg, Germany.

GENODE51BEX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE51BEX
8-character codeGENODE51
Branch codeBEX
BankVolks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG
Branch—
CityHomburg
CountryGermany

How the Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
BEX 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 code GENODE51BEX?

GENODE51BEX identifies Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG, part of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG in Homburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODE51BEX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use GENODE51BEX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODE51BEX against the details from Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG before you confirm.

What do the letters in GENODE51BEX mean?

GENO is the institution code of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and BEX is the code of the department Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG.

Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51BEX?

GENODE51 points to the main office of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG, while GENODE51BEX is Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51BEX.

What is the best way to send money to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saarpfalz EG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.