SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HRY
GENODEF1HRY belongs to Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Fritzlar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HRY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HRY |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fritzlar |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank 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.
- HRY 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 GENODEF1HRY?
GENODEF1HRY identifies Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG, part of Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Fritzlar, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1HRY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1HRY against the details from Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG before you confirm.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HRY?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG, while GENODEF1HRY is Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1HRY.
Does Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1HRY is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need GENODEF1HRY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1HRY.
How long does it take to send money to Vr-Bank Schwalm-Eder Volksbank Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.