SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1DRO
GENODEF1DRO belongs to Volksbank Kehdingen EG in Drochtersen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1DRO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | DRO |
| Bank | Volksbank Kehdingen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Drochtersen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Kehdingen 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.
- DRO 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 BIC GENODEF1DRO?
GENODEF1DRO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Kehdingen EG, a unit of Volksbank Kehdingen EG in Drochtersen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1DRO for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1DRO.
What do the letters in GENODEF1DRO mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Kehdingen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and DRO identifies the branch Volksbank Kehdingen EG.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Kehdingen EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Kehdingen EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Volksbank Kehdingen EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1DRO is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Kehdingen EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.