SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51DIY

GENODE51DIY belongs to Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG in Lahnstein, Germany.

GENODE51DIY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE51DIY
8-character codeGENODE51
Branch codeDIY
BankVolksbank Rhein-Lahn EG
Branch—
CityLahnstein
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
DIY 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 GENODE51DIY?

GENODE51DIY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG, a unit of Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG in Lahnstein, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODE51DIY is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need GENODE51DIY to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51DIY.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of GENODE51DIY stand for?

GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and DIY identifies the department Volksbank Rhein-Lahn EG.

What happens if I enter GENODE51DIY with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODE51DIY with the recipient before you confirm.

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