SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GR1
GENODEF1GR1 belongs to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG in Goerlitz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GR1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GR1 |
| Bank | Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Goerlitz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz 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.
- GR1 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 uses BIC GENODEF1GR1?
GENODEF1GR1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG, a unit of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG in Goerlitz, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GR1 stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and GR1 is the code of the branch Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1GR1 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1GR1 against the details from Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1GR1 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1GR1.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1GR1?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG, while GENODEF1GR1 points to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Goerlitz EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1GR1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.