SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61BH1
GENODE61BH1 belongs to Volksbank Buehl EG in Kehl, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE61BH1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE61 |
| Branch code | BH1 |
| Bank | Volksbank Buehl EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kehl |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Buehl 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).
- 61 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BH1 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 BIC GENODE61BH1?
The code GENODE61BH1 belongs to Volksbank Buehl EG, a unit of Volksbank Buehl EG in Kehl, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODE61BH1 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Buehl EG, DE stands for Germany, 61 is the code for the city or region and BH1 is the code of the department Volksbank Buehl EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Buehl EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GENODE61BH1 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODE61BH1.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Buehl 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 happens if I use GENODE61BH1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODE61BH1 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.