SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VBV

GENODEF1VBV belongs to Vr-Bank Isar-Vils in Vilsbiburg, Germany.

GENODEF1VBV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1VBV
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeVBV
BankVr-Bank Isar-Vils
Branch—
CityVilsbiburg
CountryGermany

How the Vr-Bank Isar-Vils 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.
VBV 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VBV?

The code GENODEF1VBV belongs to Vr-Bank Isar-Vils, part of Vr-Bank Isar-Vils in Vilsbiburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Vr-Bank Isar-Vils use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODEF1VBV is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vr-Bank Isar-Vils in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use GENODEF1VBV incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1VBV against the details from Vr-Bank Isar-Vils before you confirm.

What does each part of GENODEF1VBV mean?

GENO is the bank code of Vr-Bank Isar-Vils, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and VBV is the code of the branch Vr-Bank Isar-Vils.

Do I need GENODEF1VBV for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1VBV.

How long does it take to send money to Vr-Bank Isar-Vils?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.