SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51HAM
GENODE51HAM belongs to Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG in Hamm (Sieg), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51HAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | HAM |
| Bank | Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamm (Sieg) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Hamm/Sieg 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.
- HAM 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51HAM?
GENODE51HAM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG, a unit of Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG in Hamm (Sieg), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODE51HAM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51HAM.
What happens if I enter GENODE51HAM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODE51HAM with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of GENODE51HAM mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and HAM identifies the department Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG.
Does Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODE51HAM is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Hamm/Sieg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.