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SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ALZ

GENODEF1ALZ belongs to Vr-Bank EG in Alzenau, Germany.

GENODEF1ALZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1ALZ
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeALZ
BankVr-Bank EG
Branch—
CityAlzenau
CountryGermany

How the Vr-Bank 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).
F1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ALZ 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 GENODEF1ALZ?

GENODEF1ALZ identifies Vr-Bank EG, a branch or department of Vr-Bank EG in Alzenau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of GENODEF1ALZ stand for?

GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and ALZ is the code of the branch Vr-Bank EG.

How long does a transfer to Vr-Bank EG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1ALZ to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1ALZ.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1ALZ with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1ALZ with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ALZ?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vr-Bank EG, while GENODEF1ALZ is Vr-Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1ALZ 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.