SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GBH
GENODEF1GBH belongs to Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG in Ganderkesee, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GBH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GBH |
| Bank | Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ganderkesee |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder 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.
- GBH 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 uses BIC GENODEF1GBH?
GENODEF1GBH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG in Ganderkesee, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1GBH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1GBH against the details from Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GBH stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and GBH identifies the department Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG.
Do I need GENODEF1GBH for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1GBH.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Bookholzberg-Lemwerder EG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.