SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PIN
GENODEF1PIN belongs to Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Pinneberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1PIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | PIN |
| Bank | Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pinneberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn 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.
- PIN 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 BIC GENODEF1PIN?
GENODEF1PIN identifies Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Pinneberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1PIN stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and PIN is the code of the department Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1PIN with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1PIN against the details from Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG before you confirm.
Do I need GENODEF1PIN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1PIN.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PIN?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, while GENODEF1PIN is Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1PIN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.