SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HMS
GENODEF1HMS belongs to Volksbank Helmstedt EG in Helmstedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HMS |
| Bank | Volksbank Helmstedt EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Helmstedt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Helmstedt 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.
- HMS 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1HMS?
GENODEF1HMS identifies Volksbank Helmstedt EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Helmstedt EG in Helmstedt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HMS?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Helmstedt EG, while GENODEF1HMS points to Volksbank Helmstedt EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1HMS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1HMS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1HMS with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Helmstedt EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has Volksbank Helmstedt EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Helmstedt EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Helmstedt EG.
Do I need GENODEF1HMS to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1HMS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.