SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PIY
GENODEF1PIY belongs to Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Glueckstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1PIY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | PIY |
| Bank | Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Glueckstadt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- PIY 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 BIC GENODEF1PIY?
GENODEF1PIY identifies Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, part of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Glueckstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1PIY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and PIY identifies the department Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG.
Does Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PIY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG, while GENODEF1PIY is Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1PIY.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Pinneberg-Elmshorn EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need GENODEF1PIY 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 do need GENODEF1PIY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.