SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MAY
GENODEF1MAY belongs to Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge in Selb, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1MAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | MAY |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge |
| Branch | — |
| City | Selb |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge 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.
- MAY 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 GENODEF1MAY?
GENODEF1MAY identifies Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge, a branch or department of Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge in Selb, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MAY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge, while GENODEF1MAY points to Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1MAY if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1MAY stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and MAY identifies the department Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge.
Do I need GENODEF1MAY to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1MAY.
Has Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge.
How long does it take to send money to Vr-Bank Fichtelgebirge in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.