SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MEI
GENODEF1MEI belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG in Meissen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1MEI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | MEI |
| Bank | Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Meissen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain 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.
- MEI 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MEI?
GENODEF1MEI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG, part of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG in Meissen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1MEI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1MEI against the details from Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG before you confirm.
Does Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1MEI is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MEI?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG, while GENODEF1MEI is Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1MEI.
What does each part of GENODEF1MEI mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and MEI identifies the department Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Meissen-Grossenhain EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.