SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BCK
GENODEF1BCK belongs to Volksbank In Schaumburg EG in Bueckeburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BCK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BCK |
| Bank | Volksbank In Schaumburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bueckeburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank In Schaumburg 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.
- BCK 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 BIC GENODEF1BCK?
GENODEF1BCK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank In Schaumburg EG, part of Volksbank In Schaumburg EG in Bueckeburg, 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 In Schaumburg EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEF1BCK for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1BCK.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank In Schaumburg EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BCK stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank In Schaumburg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and BCK is the code of the branch Volksbank In Schaumburg EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BCK?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank In Schaumburg EG, while GENODEF1BCK points to Volksbank In Schaumburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1BCK if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.