SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BRB
GENODEF1BRB belongs to Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG in Brandenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BRB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BRB |
| Bank | Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brandenburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG 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.
- BRB 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1BRB?
GENODEF1BRB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG, a branch or department of Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG in Brandenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BRB stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BRB identifies the department Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG.
How long does a transfer to Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1BRB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1BRB.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BRB?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG, while GENODEF1BRB is Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1BRB.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Brandenburger Bank Volksbank Raiffeisen Bank EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.