SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MLV

GENODEF1MLV belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG in Bad Neustadt, Germany.

GENODEF1MLV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1MLV
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeMLV
BankVolksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG
Branch—
CityBad Neustadt
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld 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.
MLV 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1MLV?

GENODEF1MLV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG, a unit of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG in Bad Neustadt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MLV?

GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG, while GENODEF1MLV points to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1MLV.

What happens if I use GENODEF1MLV with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1MLV against the details from Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG before you confirm.

Does Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1MLV is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of GENODEF1MLV mean?

GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and MLV is the code of the department Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Rhoen-Grabfeld EG.

Do I need GENODEF1MLV for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1MLV.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.