SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51SB2
GENODE51SB2 belongs to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar in Sulzbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51SB2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | SB2 |
| Bank | Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sulzbach |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar 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.
- SB2 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 GENODE51SB2?
GENODE51SB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar, a unit of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar in Sulzbach, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51SB2?
GENODE51 points to the main office of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar, while GENODE51SB2 points to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODE51SB2 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODE51SB2 stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and SB2 identifies the department Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar.
Do I need GENODE51SB2 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 GENODE51SB2.
How long does a transfer to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Dillingen - Dudweiler - Sulzbach/Saar take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.