SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PL1
GENODEF1PL1 belongs to Volksbank Vogtland EG in Plauen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1PL1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | PL1 |
| Bank | Volksbank Vogtland EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Plauen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Vogtland 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.
- PL1 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1PL1?
GENODEF1PL1 identifies Volksbank Vogtland EG, part of Volksbank Vogtland EG in Plauen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1PL1 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 still need GENODEF1PL1.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Vogtland EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PL1?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Vogtland EG, while GENODEF1PL1 points to Volksbank Vogtland EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1PL1.
What do the letters in GENODEF1PL1 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Vogtland EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and PL1 identifies the branch Volksbank Vogtland EG.
Has Volksbank Vogtland EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Vogtland EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.