SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VLB
GENODEF1VLB belongs to Volksbank Lauenburg EG in Lauenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1VLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | VLB |
| Bank | Volksbank Lauenburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lauenburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Lauenburg 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.
- VLB 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1VLB?
GENODEF1VLB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Lauenburg EG, a unit of Volksbank Lauenburg EG in Lauenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Lauenburg EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1VLB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1VLB.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1VLB?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Lauenburg EG, while GENODEF1VLB points to Volksbank Lauenburg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1VLB if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1VLB mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Lauenburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and VLB identifies the department Volksbank Lauenburg EG.
Does Volksbank Lauenburg EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1VLB is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Lauenburg EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.