SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AMY

GENODEF1AMY belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Vilseck, Germany.

GENODEF1AMY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1AMY
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeAMY
BankVolksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG
Branch—
CityVilseck
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg 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.
AMY 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AMY?

GENODEF1AMY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG, part of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Vilseck, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1AMY?

GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG, while GENODEF1AMY is Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1AMY if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need GENODEF1AMY 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 do need GENODEF1AMY.

Has Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Amberg EG.

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