SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PRV

GENODEF1PRV belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG in Prien (Chiemsee), Germany.

GENODEF1PRV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1PRV
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codePRV
BankVolksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG
Branch—
CityPrien (Chiemsee)
CountryGermany

The way the Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee 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.
PRV 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 GENODEF1PRV?

GENODEF1PRV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG, part of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG in Prien (Chiemsee), Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of GENODEF1PRV mean?

GENO is the bank code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and PRV is the code of the branch Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PRV?

GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG, while GENODEF1PRV is Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1PRV.

Does Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1PRV is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Chiemsee EG take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.