SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61UBE

GENODE61UBE belongs to Volksbank EG in Ueberlingen, Germany.

GENODE61UBE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODE61UBE
8-character codeGENODE61
Branch codeUBE
BankVolksbank EG
Branch—
CityUeberlingen
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank 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.
UBE 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 GENODE61UBE?

The code GENODE61UBE belongs to Volksbank EG, a unit of Volksbank EG in Ueberlingen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter GENODE61UBE with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODE61UBE with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use GENODE61 instead of GENODE61UBE?

GENODE61 is the head office of Volksbank EG, while GENODE61UBE is Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODE61UBE if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in GENODE61UBE stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 61 is the location code and UBE identifies the branch Volksbank EG.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODE61UBE to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODE61UBE.

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