SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ULR
GENODE51ULR belongs to Volksbank EG in Ulrichstein (Vogelsbergkreis), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51ULR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | ULR |
| Bank | Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ulrichstein (Vogelsbergkreis) |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- ULR 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ULR?
GENODE51ULR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank EG, part of Volksbank EG in Ulrichstein (Vogelsbergkreis), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank EG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in GENODE51ULR mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and ULR is the code of the department Volksbank EG.
Does Volksbank EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank EG.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODE51ULR to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51ULR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.