SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PZB
GENODEF1PZB belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG in Penzberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1PZB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | PZB |
| Bank | Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Penzberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg 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.
- PZB 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1PZB?
GENODEF1PZB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG in Penzberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PZB?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG, while GENODEF1PZB is Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1PZB.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use GENODEF1PZB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1PZB with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need GENODEF1PZB 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 still need GENODEF1PZB.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Penzberg EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.