SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HB1
GENODEF1HB1 belongs to Bremische Volksbank EG in Bremen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HB1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HB1 |
| Bank | Bremische Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bremische Volksbank 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.
- HB1 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1HB1?
GENODEF1HB1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bremische Volksbank EG, part of Bremische Volksbank EG in Bremen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bremische Volksbank EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bremische Volksbank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bremische Volksbank EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GENODEF1HB1 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1HB1.
How long does it take to send money to Bremische Volksbank EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HB1?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Bremische Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1HB1 points to Bremische Volksbank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1HB1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.