SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ESN
GENODEF1ESN belongs to Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank in Eisenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ESN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ESN |
| Bank | Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eisenberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank 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.
- ESN 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 GENODEF1ESN?
GENODEF1ESN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank, a branch or department of Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank in Eisenberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ESN?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank, while GENODEF1ESN points to Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1ESN if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1ESN is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need GENODEF1ESN for a euro transfer 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 still need GENODEF1ESN.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Eisenberg - Ethikbank take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.