SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ANK

GENODEF1ANK belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Greifswald, Germany.

GENODEF1ANK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1ANK
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeANK
BankVolksbank Raiffeisenbank EG
Branch—
CityGreifswald
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Raiffeisenbank 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.
ANK 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1ANK?

The code GENODEF1ANK belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG, part of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Greifswald, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of GENODEF1ANK mean?

GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and ANK identifies the branch Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank 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.

Do I need GENODEF1ANK for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1ANK.

Has Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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