SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61WIZ
GENODE61WIZ belongs to Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG in Muehlhausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE61WIZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE61 |
| Branch code | WIZ |
| Bank | Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Muehlhausen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim 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.
- WIZ 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code GENODE61WIZ?
GENODE61WIZ identifies Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG in Muehlhausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODE61WIZ stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG, DE stands for Germany, 61 is the location code and WIZ is the code of the department Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG.
Can I use GENODE61 instead of GENODE61WIZ?
GENODE61 points to the main office of Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG, while GENODE61WIZ points to Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODE61WIZ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODE61WIZ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODE61WIZ with the recipient before sending.
Do I need GENODE61WIZ to send euros 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 do need GENODE61WIZ.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Kraichgau Wiesloch Sinsheim EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.