SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BUT
GENODE51BUT belongs to Volksbank Butzbach EG in Butzbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51BUT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | BUT |
| Bank | Volksbank Butzbach EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Butzbach |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Butzbach 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.
- BUT 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 is behind BIC GENODE51BUT?
GENODE51BUT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Butzbach EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Butzbach EG in Butzbach, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODE51BUT 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. If you send another currency you do need GENODE51BUT.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Butzbach EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Butzbach EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Volksbank Butzbach EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODE51BUT is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Butzbach EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GENODE51BUT mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Butzbach EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and BUT identifies the department Volksbank Butzbach EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.