SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BDY

GENODEF1BDY belongs to Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank in Bredstedt, Germany.

GENODEF1BDY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1BDY
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeBDY
BankVr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank
Branch—
CityBredstedt
CountryGermany

How the Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank 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.
BDY 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1BDY?

GENODEF1BDY identifies Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank, a unit of Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank in Bredstedt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in GENODEF1BDY mean?

GENO is the institution code of Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and BDY is the code of the branch Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank.

Does Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1BDY is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need GENODEF1BDY for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1BDY.

How long does it take to send money to Vr Bank EG Volks- und Raiffeisenbank in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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