SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HBX
GENODEF1HBX belongs to Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG in Ritterhude, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HBX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HBX |
| Bank | Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ritterhude |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Bremen-Nord 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.
- HBX 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 BIC GENODEF1HBX?
The code GENODEF1HBX belongs to Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG, a unit of Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG in Ritterhude, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1HBX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1HBX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HBX mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and HBX is the code of the department Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG.
Does Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HBX?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG, while GENODEF1HBX is Volksbank Bremen-Nord EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1HBX.
Do I need GENODEF1HBX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1HBX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.