SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SWW
GENODEF1SWW belongs to Volksbank Schwanewede EG in Schwanewede (Bremen), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SWW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SWW |
| Bank | Volksbank Schwanewede EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwanewede (Bremen) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Schwanewede 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.
- SWW 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 uses BIC GENODEF1SWW?
GENODEF1SWW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Schwanewede EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Schwanewede EG in Schwanewede (Bremen), 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 Schwanewede EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SWW?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Schwanewede EG, while GENODEF1SWW points to Volksbank Schwanewede EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1SWW if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Schwanewede EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1SWW is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Schwanewede EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in GENODEF1SWW mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Schwanewede EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and SWW is the code of the department Volksbank Schwanewede EG.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Schwanewede EG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.