SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1HNB

GENODED1HNB belongs to Heinsberger Volksbank in Heinsberg, Germany.

GENODED1HNB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODED1HNB
8-character codeGENODED1
Branch codeHNB
BankHeinsberger Volksbank
Branch—
CityHeinsberg
CountryGermany

How the Heinsberger Volksbank 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.
HNB 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 bank is behind BIC GENODED1HNB?

GENODED1HNB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Heinsberger Volksbank, a unit of Heinsberger Volksbank in Heinsberg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Heinsberger Volksbank in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Heinsberger Volksbank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODED1HNB is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Heinsberger Volksbank in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter GENODED1HNB incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODED1HNB against the details from Heinsberger Volksbank before you confirm.

What do the letters in GENODED1HNB mean?

GENO is the institution code of Heinsberger Volksbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the location code and HNB identifies the branch Heinsberger Volksbank.

Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1HNB?

GENODED1 points to the main office of Heinsberger Volksbank, while GENODED1HNB is Heinsberger Volksbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODED1HNB if the recipient asks for it.

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