SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BBG
GENODEF1BBG belongs to Volksbank Bernburg EG in Bernburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BBG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BBG |
| Bank | Volksbank Bernburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bernburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Bernburg 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.
- BBG 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 code GENODEF1BBG?
The code GENODEF1BBG belongs to Volksbank Bernburg EG, a unit of Volksbank Bernburg EG in Bernburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Bernburg EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1BBG to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1BBG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BBG?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Bernburg EG, while GENODEF1BBG points to Volksbank Bernburg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1BBG if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BBG stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Bernburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BBG is the code of the branch Volksbank Bernburg EG.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Bernburg EG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.