SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HRV
GENODEF1HRV belongs to Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder in Melsungen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HRV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HRV |
| Bank | Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder |
| Branch | — |
| City | Melsungen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder 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.
- HRV 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 BIC GENODEF1HRV?
GENODEF1HRV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder, part of Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder in Melsungen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODEF1HRV mean?
GENO is the institution code of Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HRV is the code of the branch Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder.
What is the best way to send money to Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1HRV for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1HRV.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HRV?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder, while GENODEF1HRV is Vr Partnerbank Chattengau-Schwalm-Eder. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1HRV 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.