SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61LAX
GENODE61LAX belongs to Volksbank Lahr EG in Ettenheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE61LAX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE61 |
| Branch code | LAX |
| Bank | Volksbank Lahr EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ettenheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Lahr 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).
- 61 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LAX 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61LAX?
GENODE61LAX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Lahr EG, a unit of Volksbank Lahr EG in Ettenheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Volksbank Lahr EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Lahr EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GENODE61 instead of GENODE61LAX?
GENODE61 is the head office of Volksbank Lahr EG, while GENODE61LAX points to Volksbank Lahr EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODE61LAX if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODE61LAX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODE61LAX.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Lahr EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GENODE61LAX stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Lahr EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 61 is the code for the city or region and LAX is the code of the branch Volksbank Lahr EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.