SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1OHA
GENODEF1OHA belongs to Volksbank Im Harz EG in Osterode (Harz), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1OHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | OHA |
| Bank | Volksbank Im Harz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Osterode (Harz) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Im Harz 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.
- OHA 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 BIC GENODEF1OHA?
GENODEF1OHA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Im Harz EG, part of Volksbank Im Harz EG in Osterode (Harz), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1OHA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1OHA against the details from Volksbank Im Harz EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1OHA?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Im Harz EG, while GENODEF1OHA points to Volksbank Im Harz EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1OHA if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1OHA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1OHA.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Im Harz EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1OHA stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Im Harz EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and OHA identifies the department Volksbank Im Harz EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.