SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1NIY
GENODEF1NIY belongs to Volksbank EG Nienburg in Wunstorf, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1NIY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | NIY |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Nienburg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wunstorf |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Nienburg 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.
- NIY 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 GENODEF1NIY?
GENODEF1NIY identifies Volksbank EG Nienburg, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Nienburg in Wunstorf, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1NIY with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1NIY with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of GENODEF1NIY mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG Nienburg, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and NIY identifies the department Volksbank EG Nienburg.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1NIY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank EG Nienburg, while GENODEF1NIY is Volksbank EG Nienburg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1NIY if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank EG Nienburg have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG Nienburg in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need GENODEF1NIY to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1NIY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.