SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VK6
GENODEF1VK6 belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1VK6 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | VK6 |
| Bank | DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank |
| Branch | DZ Bank Gf Vk 6 |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank 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.
- VK6 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 GENODEF1VK6?
The code GENODEF1VK6 belongs to DZ Bank Gf Vk 6, a branch or department of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank.
Do I need GENODEF1VK6 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1VK6.
How long does it take to send money to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1VK6?
GENODEF1 is the main office of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, while GENODEF1VK6 is DZ Bank Gf Vk 6. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1VK6.
What does each part of GENODEF1VK6 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and VK6 identifies the department DZ Bank Gf Vk 6.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.