SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51WEN
GENODE51WEN belongs to Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land in St. Wendel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51WEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | WEN |
| Bank | Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Wendel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land 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.
- WEN 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 GENODE51WEN?
GENODE51WEN identifies Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land, a unit of Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land in St. Wendel, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODE51WEN mean?
GENO is the institution code of Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and WEN is the code of the branch Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land.
What happens if I use GENODE51WEN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODE51WEN with the recipient before sending.
Does Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODE51WEN is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Unsere Volksbank St. Wendeler Land in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODE51WEN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODE51WEN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.