SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MUA

GENODEF1MUA belongs to Volksbank Aller-Oker EG in Mueden (Aller), Germany.

GENODEF1MUA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1MUA
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeMUA
BankVolksbank Aller-Oker EG
Branch—
CityMueden (Aller)
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank Aller-Oker EG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
MUA 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 GENODEF1MUA?

The code GENODEF1MUA belongs to Volksbank Aller-Oker EG, part of Volksbank Aller-Oker EG in Mueden (Aller), Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Volksbank Aller-Oker EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1MUA is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Aller-Oker EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1MUA with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1MUA against the details from Volksbank Aller-Oker EG before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Aller-Oker EG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MUA?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Aller-Oker EG, while GENODEF1MUA is Volksbank Aller-Oker EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1MUA if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need GENODEF1MUA for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1MUA.

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