SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VBY
GENODEF1VBY belongs to Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG in Lampertheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1VBY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | VBY |
| Bank | Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lampertheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt 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.
- VBY 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 code GENODEF1VBY?
The code GENODEF1VBY belongs to Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG, a unit of Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG in Lampertheim, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1VBY?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG, while GENODEF1VBY points to Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1VBY.
What does each part of GENODEF1VBY mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and VBY identifies the branch Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Suedhessen-Darmstadt EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1VBY to send euros 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 GENODEF1VBY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.