SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AMV
GENODEF1AMV belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Amberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1AMV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | AMV |
| Bank | Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG 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).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AMV 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 GENODEF1AMV?
GENODEF1AMV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Amberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1AMV to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1AMV.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GENODEF1AMV mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and AMV is the code of the department Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG.
Has Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1AMV?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG, while GENODEF1AMV is Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1AMV.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.