SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1MBU
GENODED1MBU belongs to Volksbank Meerbusch in Meerbusch, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODED1MBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODED1 |
| Branch code | MBU |
| Bank | Volksbank Meerbusch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Meerbusch |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Meerbusch 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).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MBU 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 BIC GENODED1MBU?
GENODED1MBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Meerbusch, a branch or department of Volksbank Meerbusch in Meerbusch, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Volksbank Meerbusch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODED1MBU is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Meerbusch in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in GENODED1MBU mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Meerbusch, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and MBU is the code of the branch Volksbank Meerbusch.
Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1MBU?
GENODED1 is the head office of Volksbank Meerbusch, while GENODED1MBU is Volksbank Meerbusch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODED1MBU.
Do I need GENODED1MBU for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODED1MBU.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Meerbusch take?
SEPA payments in euros 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.