SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51WEM
GENODE51WEM belongs to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG in Weilmuenster, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51WEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | WEM |
| Bank | Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Weilmuenster |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- WEM 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 code GENODE51WEM?
GENODE51WEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG, part of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG in Weilmuenster, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODE51WEM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE51WEM against the details from Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG before you confirm.
Do I need GENODE51WEM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODE51WEM.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in GENODE51WEM stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and WEM identifies the department Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Weilmuenster EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.