SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HLU
GENODEF1HLU belongs to Volksbank Luebeck EG in Luebeck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HLU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HLU |
| Bank | Volksbank Luebeck EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luebeck |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Luebeck 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.
- HLU 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HLU?
GENODEF1HLU identifies Volksbank Luebeck EG, a unit of Volksbank Luebeck EG in Luebeck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Luebeck EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1HLU for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1HLU.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HLU stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Luebeck EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HLU is the code of the department Volksbank Luebeck EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Luebeck EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HLU?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Luebeck EG, while GENODEF1HLU is Volksbank Luebeck EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1HLU if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.