SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ESW

GENODEF1ESW belongs to Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG in Eschwege, Germany.

GENODEF1ESW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1ESW
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeESW
BankVr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG
Branch—
CityEschwege
CountryGermany

How the Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner 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.
ESW 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 GENODEF1ESW?

GENODEF1ESW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG, part of Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG in Eschwege, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ESW?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG, while GENODEF1ESW points to Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1ESW.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of GENODEF1ESW mean?

GENO is the institution code of Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and ESW is the code of the branch Vr-Bank Werra-Meissner EG.

Do I need GENODEF1ESW to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1ESW.

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