SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1EXT
GENODEF1EXT belongs to Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa in Plauen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1EXT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | EXT |
| Bank | Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa |
| Branch | — |
| City | Plauen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa 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.
- EXT 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 code GENODEF1EXT?
GENODEF1EXT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa, a branch or department of Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa in Plauen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1EXT for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1EXT.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1EXT?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa, while GENODEF1EXT is Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1EXT.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1EXT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1EXT with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1EXT stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and EXT identifies the branch Volksbank Vogtland EG-Gaa.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.