SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HKB
GENODEF1HKB belongs to Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG in Hankensbuettel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HKB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HKB |
| Bank | Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hankensbuettel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- HKB 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 GENODEF1HKB?
The code GENODEF1HKB belongs to Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG, part of Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG in Hankensbuettel, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1HKB is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GENODEF1HKB stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and HKB identifies the branch Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HKB?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG, while GENODEF1HKB points to Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1HKB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use GENODEF1HKB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1HKB against the details from Volksbank Hankensbuettel-Wahrenholz EG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.