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SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ELM

GENODEF1ELM belongs to Volksbank EG in Elmshorn, Germany.

GENODEF1ELM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1ELM
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeELM
BankVolksbank EG
Branch—
CityElmshorn
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank 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.
ELM 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 BIC GENODEF1ELM?

The code GENODEF1ELM belongs to Volksbank EG, a unit of Volksbank EG in Elmshorn, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1ELM with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1ELM against the details from Volksbank EG before you confirm.

What does each part of GENODEF1ELM stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and ELM is the code of the branch Volksbank EG.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ELM?

GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1ELM points to Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1ELM.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1ELM to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1ELM.

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