SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51EGE
GENODE51EGE belongs to Volksbank Egelsbach EG in Egelsbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51EGE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | EGE |
| Bank | Volksbank Egelsbach EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Egelsbach |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Egelsbach 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.
- EGE 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
What bank uses BIC GENODE51EGE?
The code GENODE51EGE belongs to Volksbank Egelsbach EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Egelsbach EG in Egelsbach, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Volksbank Egelsbach EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODE51EGE is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Egelsbach EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter GENODE51EGE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODE51EGE against the details from Volksbank Egelsbach EG before you confirm.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51EGE?
GENODE51 points to the main office of Volksbank Egelsbach EG, while GENODE51EGE points to Volksbank Egelsbach EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODE51EGE if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Egelsbach EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE51EGE to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 GENODE51EGE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.