SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1H4Y
GENODEF1H4Y belongs to Volksbank Stormarn EG in Ahrensburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1H4Y |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | H4Y |
| Bank | Volksbank Stormarn EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ahrensburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Stormarn EG 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.
- H4Y 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1H4Y?
The code GENODEF1H4Y belongs to Volksbank Stormarn EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Stormarn EG in Ahrensburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Stormarn EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1H4Y 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. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1H4Y.
Does Volksbank Stormarn EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Stormarn EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1H4Y?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Stormarn EG, while GENODEF1H4Y points to Volksbank Stormarn EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1H4Y.
What does each part of GENODEF1H4Y mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Stormarn EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and H4Y is the code of the branch Volksbank Stormarn EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.