SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HIH
GENODEF1HIH belongs to Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Hildesheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HIH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HIH |
| Bank | Volksbank Hildesheim EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hildesheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Hildesheim 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.
- HIH 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 GENODEF1HIH?
GENODEF1HIH identifies Volksbank Hildesheim EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Hildesheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Hildesheim EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Volksbank Hildesheim EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Hildesheim EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need GENODEF1HIH 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 still need GENODEF1HIH.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Hildesheim EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HIH stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Hildesheim EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HIH is the code of the branch Volksbank Hildesheim EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.