SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ANS
GENODEF1ANS belongs to Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG in Ansbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ANS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ANS |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ansbach |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West 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.
- ANS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ANS?
GENODEF1ANS identifies Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG, a unit of Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG in Ansbach, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1ANS mean?
GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and ANS identifies the branch Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG.
Do I need GENODEF1ANS to send euros 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 GENODEF1ANS.
How long does it take to send money to Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ANS?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG, while GENODEF1ANS is Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1ANS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vr-Bank Mittelfranken West EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.