SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1DS1
GENODEF1DS1 belongs to Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG in Dessau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1DS1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | DS1 |
| Bank | Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dessau |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt 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.
- DS1 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1DS1?
The code GENODEF1DS1 belongs to Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG, part of Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG in Dessau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1DS1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1DS1 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1DS1 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and DS1 is the code of the department Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1DS1?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG, while GENODEF1DS1 is Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1DS1 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1DS1 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Dessau-Anhalt 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.