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SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61FR1

GENODE61FR1 belongs to Volksbank Freiburg EG in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany.

GENODE61FR1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE61FR1
8-character codeGENODE61
Branch codeFR1
BankVolksbank Freiburg EG
Branch—
CityFreiburg Im Breisgau
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Freiburg 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).
61 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FR1 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 uses BIC GENODE61FR1?

The code GENODE61FR1 belongs to Volksbank Freiburg EG, a unit of Volksbank Freiburg EG in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of GENODE61FR1 mean?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Freiburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 61 is the code for the city or region and FR1 identifies the branch Volksbank Freiburg EG.

What happens if I use GENODE61FR1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE61FR1 against the details from Volksbank Freiburg EG before you confirm.

Can I use GENODE61 instead of GENODE61FR1?

GENODE61 points to the main office of Volksbank Freiburg EG, while GENODE61FR1 points to Volksbank Freiburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE61FR1.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Freiburg EG in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODE61FR1 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODE61FR1.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.