SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GFV
GENODEF1GFV belongs to Volksbank Gifhorn EG in Gifhorn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GFV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GFV |
| Bank | Volksbank Gifhorn EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gifhorn |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Gifhorn EG 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.
- GFV 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 GENODEF1GFV?
The code GENODEF1GFV belongs to Volksbank Gifhorn EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Gifhorn EG in Gifhorn, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Gifhorn EG?
Banks often 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.
What happens if I use GENODEF1GFV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1GFV with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Gifhorn EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1GFV to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1GFV.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GFV mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Gifhorn EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and GFV identifies the branch Volksbank Gifhorn EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.