SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LVB
GENODEF1LVB belongs to Leipziger Volksbank EG in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1LVB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | LVB |
| Bank | Leipziger Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
How the Leipziger Volksbank EG 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.
- LVB 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LVB?
The code GENODEF1LVB belongs to Leipziger Volksbank EG, a unit of Leipziger Volksbank EG in Leipzig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1LVB?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Leipziger Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1LVB is Leipziger Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1LVB if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1LVB mean?
GENO is the bank code of Leipziger Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and LVB identifies the branch Leipziger Volksbank EG.
Does Leipziger Volksbank EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Leipziger Volksbank 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 enter GENODEF1LVB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1LVB with the recipient before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1LVB for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1LVB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.