SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BHE
GENODE51BHE belongs to Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51BHE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | BHE |
| Bank | Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Hersfeld |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg 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.
- BHE 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BHE?
GENODE51BHE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG, part of Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODE51BHE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODE51BHE with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in GENODE51BHE mean?
GENO is the institution code of Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and BHE identifies the department Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG.
Do I need GENODE51BHE to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51BHE.
How long does a transfer to Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51BHE?
GENODE51 is the head office of Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG, while GENODE51BHE points to Vr-Bankverein Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51BHE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.