SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ANA
GENODEF1ANA belongs to Volksbank Erzgebirge EG in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ANA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ANA |
| Bank | Volksbank Erzgebirge EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Erzgebirge 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.
- ANA 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEF1ANA?
GENODEF1ANA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Erzgebirge EG, a unit of Volksbank Erzgebirge EG in Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1ANA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1ANA against the details from Volksbank Erzgebirge EG before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1ANA mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Erzgebirge EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and ANA identifies the branch Volksbank Erzgebirge EG.
Does Volksbank Erzgebirge EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1ANA is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Erzgebirge EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Erzgebirge EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ANA?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Erzgebirge EG, while GENODEF1ANA points to Volksbank Erzgebirge EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1ANA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.