SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SGH
GENODEF1SGH belongs to Volksbank EG Sangerhausen in Sangerhausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SGH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SGH |
| Bank | Volksbank EG Sangerhausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sangerhausen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank EG Sangerhausen 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.
- SGH 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 BIC GENODEF1SGH?
GENODEF1SGH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank EG Sangerhausen, a unit of Volksbank EG Sangerhausen in Sangerhausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank EG Sangerhausen in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need GENODEF1SGH for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1SGH.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank EG Sangerhausen in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Volksbank EG Sangerhausen use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1SGH is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank EG Sangerhausen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1SGH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1SGH 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.