SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SAL
GENODEF1SAL belongs to Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG in Bad Salzungen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SAL |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Salzungen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SAL 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 GENODEF1SAL?
GENODEF1SAL identifies Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, a branch or department of Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG in Bad Salzungen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SAL?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, while GENODEF1SAL points to Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1SAL if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1SAL to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1SAL.
How long does a transfer to Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1SAL stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and SAL identifies the branch Vr-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1SAL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1SAL with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.