SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SLV
GENODEF1SLV belongs to Volksbank Schmoelln EG in Schmoelln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SLV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SLV |
| Bank | Volksbank Schmoelln EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schmoelln |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Schmoelln EG 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.
- SLV 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SLV?
The code GENODEF1SLV belongs to Volksbank Schmoelln EG, a unit of Volksbank Schmoelln EG in Schmoelln, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SLV?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Schmoelln EG, while GENODEF1SLV points to Volksbank Schmoelln EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1SLV if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Schmoelln EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1SLV is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Schmoelln EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need GENODEF1SLV to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 GENODEF1SLV.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Schmoelln EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use GENODEF1SLV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1SLV 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.