SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51LOY

GENODE51LOY belongs to Volksbank Untere Saar EG in Mettlach, Germany.

GENODE51LOY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE51LOY
8-character codeGENODE51
Branch codeLOY
BankVolksbank Untere Saar EG
Branch—
CityMettlach
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Untere Saar 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.
LOY 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 bank is behind BIC GENODE51LOY?

The code GENODE51LOY belongs to Volksbank Untere Saar EG, a unit of Volksbank Untere Saar EG in Mettlach, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank Untere Saar EG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODE51LOY for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODE51LOY.

Does Volksbank Untere Saar EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Untere Saar EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Untere Saar EG.

What happens if I use GENODE51LOY incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE51LOY against the details from Volksbank Untere Saar EG before sending.

Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51LOY?

GENODE51 is the head office of Volksbank Untere Saar EG, while GENODE51LOY is Volksbank Untere Saar EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODE51LOY if the recipient asks for it.

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