SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HH3
GENODEF1HH3 belongs to Vierlaender Volksbank EG in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HH3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HH3 |
| Bank | Vierlaender Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vierlaender Volksbank EG 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.
- HH3 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
What bank uses BIC GENODEF1HH3?
The code GENODEF1HH3 belongs to Vierlaender Volksbank EG, a unit of Vierlaender Volksbank EG in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HH3?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Vierlaender Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1HH3 is Vierlaender Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1HH3 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Vierlaender Volksbank EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1HH3 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vierlaender Volksbank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HH3 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Vierlaender Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and HH3 identifies the branch Vierlaender Volksbank EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1HH3 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1HH3 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vierlaender Volksbank EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.