SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1OSV
GENODEF1OSV belongs to Volksbank Osnabrueck EG in Osnabrueck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1OSV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | OSV |
| Bank | Volksbank Osnabrueck EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Osnabrueck |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Osnabrueck 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.
- OSV 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEF1OSV?
GENODEF1OSV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Osnabrueck EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Osnabrueck EG in Osnabrueck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1OSV with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1OSV against the details from Volksbank Osnabrueck EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1OSV to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1OSV.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Osnabrueck EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1OSV mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Osnabrueck EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and OSV is the code of the branch Volksbank Osnabrueck EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Osnabrueck EG?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.