SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SEB
GENODEF1SEB belongs to Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG) in Sebnitz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SEB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SEB |
| Bank | Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sebnitz |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt 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.
- SEB 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 uses BIC GENODEF1SEB?
GENODEF1SEB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG), part of Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG) in Sebnitz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SEB?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG), while GENODEF1SEB is Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG). Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1SEB if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1SEB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1SEB with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1SEB is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG) in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need GENODEF1SEB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1SEB.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Pirna EG (Alt Raiffeisenbank Neustadt EG)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.