SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GNA
GENODEF1GNA belongs to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Gnarrenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GNA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GNA |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gnarrenburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck 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.
- GNA 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/BIC code GENODEF1GNA?
GENODEF1GNA identifies Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Gnarrenburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1GNA?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, while GENODEF1GNA points to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1GNA.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GNA mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and GNA identifies the department Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
Does Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck 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.
Do I need GENODEF1GNA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1GNA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.