SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1DHK
GENODED1DHK belongs to Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODED1DHK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODED1 |
| Branch code | DHK |
| Bank | Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide 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).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DHK 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 GENODED1DHK?
The code GENODED1DHK belongs to Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODED1DHK stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and DHK is the code of the department Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG.
Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1DHK?
GENODED1 is the head office of Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG, while GENODED1DHK is Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODED1DHK.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GENODED1DHK to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODED1DHK.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Duennwald-Holweide EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.