SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BOW
GENODEF1BOW belongs to Volksbank Bortfeld in Wendeburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BOW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BOW |
| Bank | Volksbank Bortfeld |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wendeburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Bortfeld 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.
- BOW 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/BIC code GENODEF1BOW?
GENODEF1BOW identifies Volksbank Bortfeld, a branch or department of Volksbank Bortfeld in Wendeburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BOW?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Bortfeld, while GENODEF1BOW is Volksbank Bortfeld. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1BOW.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Bortfeld take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1BOW for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1BOW.
Does Volksbank Bortfeld use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1BOW is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Bortfeld in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GENODEF1BOW stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Bortfeld, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BOW is the code of the branch Volksbank Bortfeld.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.