SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SLY
GENODEF1SLY belongs to Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG in Nobitz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SLY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SLY |
| Bank | Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nobitz |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vr-Bank Altenburger Land 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.
- SLY 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 GENODEF1SLY?
GENODEF1SLY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG, a unit of Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG in Nobitz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODEF1SLY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and SLY is the code of the department Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG.
What is the best way to send money to Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1SLY for a euro transfer 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 GENODEF1SLY.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SLY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG, while GENODEF1SLY points to Vr-Bank Altenburger Land EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1SLY if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.