SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BVO
GENODEF1BVO belongs to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Bremervoerde, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BVO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BVO |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bremervoerde |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck 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.
- BVO 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 GENODEF1BVO?
GENODEF1BVO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, a unit of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Bremervoerde, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODEF1BVO for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1BVO.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1BVO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1BVO against the details from Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BVO mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and BVO identifies the branch Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.