SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1RUJ
GENODEF1RUJ belongs to Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt in Rudolstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1RUJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | RUJ |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rudolstadt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt 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.
- RUJ 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 uses BIC GENODEF1RUJ?
GENODEF1RUJ identifies Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt, a branch or department of Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt in Rudolstadt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1RUJ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1RUJ against the details from Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1RUJ to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1RUJ.
What does each part of GENODEF1RUJ stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and RUJ is the code of the department Volksbank EG Gera Jena Rudolstadt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.