SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1NAF
GENODEF1NAF belongs to Volksbank Halle, Saale EG in Nauendorf, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1NAF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | NAF |
| Bank | Volksbank Halle, Saale EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nauendorf |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Halle, Saale 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.
- NAF 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 GENODEF1NAF?
GENODEF1NAF identifies Volksbank Halle, Saale EG, a unit of Volksbank Halle, Saale EG in Nauendorf, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1NAF with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1NAF against the details from Volksbank Halle, Saale EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1NAF?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Halle, Saale EG, while GENODEF1NAF is Volksbank Halle, Saale EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1NAF if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1NAF mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Halle, Saale EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and NAF is the code of the department Volksbank Halle, Saale EG.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Halle, Saale EG?
Many banks 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.
Do I need GENODEF1NAF to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1NAF.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.