SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ESE
GENODEF1ESE belongs to Volksbank Esens EG in Esens, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ESE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ESE |
| Bank | Volksbank Esens EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Esens |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Esens EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ESE 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEF1ESE?
GENODEF1ESE identifies Volksbank Esens EG, a unit of Volksbank Esens EG in Esens, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Volksbank Esens EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1ESE is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Esens EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Esens EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1ESE to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 GENODEF1ESE.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Esens 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.
What happens if I use GENODEF1ESE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1ESE against the details from Volksbank Esens EG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.