SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MBY
GENODEF1MBY belongs to Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG in Marienberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1MBY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | MBY |
| Bank | Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Marienberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge 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.
- MBY 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 GENODEF1MBY?
GENODEF1MBY identifies Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG, part of Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG in Marienberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1MBY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1MBY.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MBY?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG, while GENODEF1MBY points to Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1MBY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1MBY with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1MBY with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Mittleres Erzgebirge EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.