SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LIY
GENODEF1LIY belongs to Volksbank Lingen EG in Bawinkel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1LIY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | LIY |
| Bank | Volksbank Lingen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bawinkel |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Lingen 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.
- LIY 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 GENODEF1LIY?
GENODEF1LIY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Lingen EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Lingen EG in Bawinkel, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1LIY stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Lingen EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and LIY is the code of the department Volksbank Lingen EG.
What happens if I use GENODEF1LIY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1LIY against the details from Volksbank Lingen EG before sending.
Does Volksbank Lingen EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Lingen EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Lingen EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEF1LIY to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1LIY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.