SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1GBZ
GENODED1GBZ belongs to Volksbank Gebhardshain EG in Elkenroth, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODED1GBZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODED1 |
| Branch code | GBZ |
| Bank | Volksbank Gebhardshain EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Elkenroth |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Gebhardshain 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.
- GBZ 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODED1GBZ?
GENODED1GBZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Gebhardshain EG, part of Volksbank Gebhardshain EG in Elkenroth, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Volksbank Gebhardshain EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Gebhardshain EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need GENODED1GBZ for a euro transfer 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 GENODED1GBZ.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Gebhardshain EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1GBZ?
GENODED1 is the main office of Volksbank Gebhardshain EG, while GENODED1GBZ is Volksbank Gebhardshain EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODED1GBZ if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODED1GBZ stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Gebhardshain EG, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and GBZ is the code of the branch Volksbank Gebhardshain EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.