SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51WBH
GENODE51WBH belongs to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG in Waechtersbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51WBH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | WBH |
| Bank | Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Waechtersbach |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal 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.
- WBH 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51WBH?
The code GENODE51WBH belongs to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG, part of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG in Waechtersbach, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51WBH?
GENODE51 points to the main office of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG, while GENODE51WBH points to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODE51WBH if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODE51WBH to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 GENODE51WBH.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of GENODE51WBH stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and WBH is the code of the department Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Kinzigtal EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.