SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1N01
GENODEF1N01 belongs to Volksbank Nuernberg EG in Nuernberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1N01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | N01 |
| Bank | Volksbank Nuernberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nuernberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Nuernberg EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- N01 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1N01?
GENODEF1N01 identifies Volksbank Nuernberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Nuernberg EG in Nuernberg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODEF1N01 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1N01.
What does each part of GENODEF1N01 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Nuernberg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and N01 is the code of the department Volksbank Nuernberg EG.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Nuernberg EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Volksbank Nuernberg EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1N01 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Nuernberg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1N01?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Volksbank Nuernberg EG, while GENODEF1N01 is Volksbank Nuernberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1N01.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.