SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51SBY

GENODE51SBY belongs to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken in Saarbruecken, Germany.

GENODE51SBY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE51SBY
8-character codeGENODE51
Branch codeSBY
BankVereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken
Branch—
CitySaarbruecken
CountryGermany

The way the Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken 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.
SBY 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 GENODE51SBY?

The code GENODE51SBY belongs to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken, part of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken in Saarbruecken, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of GENODE51SBY mean?

GENO is the institution code of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and SBY identifies the branch Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken.

Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51SBY?

GENODE51 points to the main office of Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken, while GENODE51SBY is Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51SBY.

What is the best way to send money to Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Does Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODE51SBY is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vereinigte Volksbank EG Im Regionalverband Saarbruecken in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need GENODE51SBY to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51SBY.

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