SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1AYZ

GENODEF1AYZ belongs to Vr-Bank EG in Karlstein, Germany.

GENODEF1AYZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1AYZ
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeAYZ
BankVr-Bank EG
Branch—
CityKarlstein
CountryGermany

How the Vr-Bank 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.
AYZ 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 GENODEF1AYZ?

GENODEF1AYZ identifies Vr-Bank EG, a unit of Vr-Bank EG in Karlstein, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1AYZ?

GENODEF1 is the head office of Vr-Bank EG, while GENODEF1AYZ is Vr-Bank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1AYZ if the recipient asks for it.

Does Vr-Bank EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vr-Bank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Vr-Bank EG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Vr-Bank EG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1AYZ with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1AYZ with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in GENODEF1AYZ stand for?

GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and AYZ is the code of the branch Vr-Bank EG.

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