SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AST
GENODEF1AST belongs to Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt in Ahlerstedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1AST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | AST |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ahlerstedt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt 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.
- AST 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AST?
GENODEF1AST is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt in Ahlerstedt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1AST?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt, while GENODEF1AST is Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1AST.
Does Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1AST is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use GENODEF1AST with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1AST with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG Ahlerstedt take?
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 GENODEF1AST for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1AST.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.