SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1VNH
GENODEF1VNH belongs to Volksbank Nordharz EG in Goslar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1VNH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | VNH |
| Bank | Volksbank Nordharz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Goslar |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Nordharz EG 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.
- VNH 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 GENODEF1VNH?
GENODEF1VNH identifies Volksbank Nordharz EG, part of Volksbank Nordharz EG in Goslar, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Volksbank Nordharz EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1VNH is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Nordharz EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Nordharz EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use GENODEF1VNH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1VNH with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of GENODEF1VNH mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Nordharz EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and VNH is the code of the department Volksbank Nordharz EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1VNH?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Nordharz EG, while GENODEF1VNH points to Volksbank Nordharz EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1VNH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.