SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WB1
GENODEF1WB1 belongs to Volksbank Wittenberg EG in Wittenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WB1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WB1 |
| Bank | Volksbank Wittenberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wittenberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Wittenberg 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.
- WB1 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WB1?
The code GENODEF1WB1 belongs to Volksbank Wittenberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Wittenberg EG in Wittenberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODEF1WB1 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Wittenberg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and WB1 identifies the branch Volksbank Wittenberg EG.
Do I need GENODEF1WB1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1WB1.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Wittenberg EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WB1?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volksbank Wittenberg EG, while GENODEF1WB1 is Volksbank Wittenberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WB1.
Has Volksbank Wittenberg EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Wittenberg EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.