SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HBV
GENODEF1HBV belongs to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HBV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HBV |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bremerhaven |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- HBV 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1HBV?
GENODEF1HBV identifies Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende in Bremerhaven, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HBV stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and HBV identifies the department Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende.
Do I need GENODEF1HBV for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1HBV.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1HBV is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HBV?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende, while GENODEF1HBV points to Volksbank EG Bremerhaven-Wesermuende. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1HBV.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.