SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51SEL
GENODE51SEL belongs to Volksbank Seligenstadt EG in Seligenstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51SEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | SEL |
| Bank | Volksbank Seligenstadt EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Seligenstadt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Seligenstadt 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.
- SEL 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51SEL?
GENODE51SEL identifies Volksbank Seligenstadt EG, part of Volksbank Seligenstadt EG in Seligenstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51SEL?
GENODE51 is the main office of Volksbank Seligenstadt EG, while GENODE51SEL is Volksbank Seligenstadt EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51SEL.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Seligenstadt EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODE51SEL 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 still need GENODE51SEL.
What do the letters in GENODE51SEL mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Seligenstadt EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and SEL identifies the department Volksbank Seligenstadt EG.
Does Volksbank Seligenstadt EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODE51SEL is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Seligenstadt EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.