SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1CLP
GENODEF1CLP belongs to Volksbank Cloppenburg EG in Cloppenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1CLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | CLP |
| Bank | Volksbank Cloppenburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cloppenburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Cloppenburg EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CLP 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 GENODEF1CLP?
The code GENODEF1CLP belongs to Volksbank Cloppenburg EG, a unit of Volksbank Cloppenburg EG in Cloppenburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Cloppenburg EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1CLP?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Cloppenburg EG, while GENODEF1CLP is Volksbank Cloppenburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1CLP if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Cloppenburg EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1CLP to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1CLP.
Does Volksbank Cloppenburg EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1CLP is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Cloppenburg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.