SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1DAM

GENODEF1DAM belongs to Volksbank Dammer Berge EG in Damme, Germany.

GENODEF1DAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1DAM
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeDAM
BankVolksbank Dammer Berge EG
Branch—
CityDamme
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Dammer Berge 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.
DAM 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/BIC code GENODEF1DAM?

The code GENODEF1DAM belongs to Volksbank Dammer Berge EG, part of Volksbank Dammer Berge EG in Damme, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1DAM with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1DAM against the details from Volksbank Dammer Berge EG before you confirm.

Do I need GENODEF1DAM to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1DAM.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Dammer Berge EG in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1DAM?

GENODEF1 is the main office of Volksbank Dammer Berge EG, while GENODEF1DAM points to Volksbank Dammer Berge EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1DAM if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in GENODEF1DAM mean?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Dammer Berge EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and DAM is the code of the department Volksbank Dammer Berge EG.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.