SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1OHZ
GENODEF1OHZ belongs to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1OHZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | OHZ |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck |
| Branch | — |
| City | Osterholz-Scharmbeck |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck 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.
- OHZ 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1OHZ?
The code GENODEF1OHZ belongs to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, part of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1OHZ?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, while GENODEF1OHZ is Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1OHZ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1OHZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1OHZ with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
What do the letters in GENODEF1OHZ mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and OHZ is the code of the branch Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank EG Osterholz-Scharmbeck in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.