SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HH4
GENODEF1HH4 belongs to Volksbank Stormarn EG in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HH4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HH4 |
| Bank | Volksbank Stormarn EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Stormarn 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.
- HH4 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 bank uses BIC GENODEF1HH4?
GENODEF1HH4 identifies Volksbank Stormarn EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Stormarn EG in Hamburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Stormarn EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use GENODEF1HH4 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1HH4 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need GENODEF1HH4 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1HH4.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HH4?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Stormarn EG, while GENODEF1HH4 is Volksbank Stormarn EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1HH4 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1HH4 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Stormarn EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HH4 identifies the department Volksbank Stormarn EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.