SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51GRC
GENODE51GRC belongs to Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG in Grebenhain-Crainfeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51GRC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | GRC |
| Bank | Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Grebenhain-Crainfeld |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld 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.
- GRC 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 SWIFT code GENODE51GRC?
The code GENODE51GRC belongs to Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG in Grebenhain-Crainfeld, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51GRC?
GENODE51 points to the head office of Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG, while GENODE51GRC points to Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODE51GRC if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODE51GRC mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and GRC is the code of the branch Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG.
Does Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODE51GRC is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Grebenhain-Crainfeld EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE51GRC to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODE51GRC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.