SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BEV
GENODEF1BEV belongs to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland in Beverstedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BEV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BEV |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland |
| Branch | — |
| City | Beverstedt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland 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.
- BEV 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 GENODEF1BEV?
The code GENODEF1BEV belongs to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland in Beverstedt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of GENODEF1BEV stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BEV identifies the department Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland.
Do I need GENODEF1BEV to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1BEV.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BEV?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland, while GENODEF1BEV points to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Cuxland. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1BEV.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.