SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51GEL

GENODE51GEL belongs to Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG in Gelnhausen, Germany.

GENODE51GEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE51GEL
8-character codeGENODE51
Branch codeGEL
BankVr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG
Branch—
CityGelnhausen
CountryGermany

How the Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen 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.
GEL 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 GENODE51GEL?

GENODE51GEL identifies Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG, a branch or department of Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG in Gelnhausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG.

Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51GEL?

GENODE51 is the head office of Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG, while GENODE51GEL points to Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51GEL.

What happens if I use GENODE51GEL incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODE51GEL against the details from Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG before sending.

What do the letters in GENODE51GEL mean?

GENO is the bank code of Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and GEL is the code of the branch Vr Bank Bad Orb-Gelnhausen EG.

Do I need GENODE51GEL for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODE51GEL.

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