SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BHA
GENODEF1BHA belongs to Vereinigte Volksbank EG in Wernigerode, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BHA |
| Bank | Vereinigte Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wernigerode |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vereinigte Volksbank 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.
- BHA 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 bank uses SWIFT code GENODEF1BHA?
GENODEF1BHA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vereinigte Volksbank EG, part of Vereinigte Volksbank EG in Wernigerode, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Vereinigte Volksbank EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BHA mean?
GENO is the institution code of Vereinigte Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BHA is the code of the branch Vereinigte Volksbank EG.
How long does a transfer to Vereinigte Volksbank EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1BHA to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1BHA.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BHA?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vereinigte Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1BHA is Vereinigte Volksbank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1BHA 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.