SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ABY
GENODEF1ABY belongs to Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG in Grossostheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ABY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ABY |
| Bank | Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Grossostheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ABY 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 GENODEF1ABY?
GENODEF1ABY identifies Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG in Grossostheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1ABY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1ABY against the details from Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1ABY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1ABY.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GENODEF1ABY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and ABY is the code of the branch Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ABY?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG, while GENODEF1ABY is Volksbank Aschaffenburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1ABY 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.