SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LIB
GENODEF1LIB belongs to Volksbank Elsterland EG in Bad Liebenwerda, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1LIB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | LIB |
| Bank | Volksbank Elsterland EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Liebenwerda |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Elsterland 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.
- LIB 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1LIB?
GENODEF1LIB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Elsterland EG, a unit of Volksbank Elsterland EG in Bad Liebenwerda, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Volksbank Elsterland EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Elsterland EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use GENODEF1LIB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1LIB against the details from Volksbank Elsterland EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1LIB?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Volksbank Elsterland EG, while GENODEF1LIB is Volksbank Elsterland EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1LIB if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1LIB for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1LIB.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Elsterland EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.