SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1NMB
GENODEF1NMB belongs to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG in Merseburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1NMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | NMB |
| Bank | Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Merseburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut 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.
- NMB 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1NMB?
GENODEF1NMB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG, a unit of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG in Merseburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1NMB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1NMB against the details from Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1NMB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1NMB.
How long does it take to send money to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1NMB?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG, while GENODEF1NMB points to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1NMB.
Does Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1NMB is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Saale-Ustrut EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.