SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WBY
GENODEF1WBY belongs to Volksbank Wittenberg EG in Bad Schmiedeberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WBY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WBY |
| Bank | Volksbank Wittenberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Schmiedeberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Wittenberg 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.
- WBY 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 BIC GENODEF1WBY?
GENODEF1WBY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Wittenberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Wittenberg EG in Bad Schmiedeberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Wittenberg EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1WBY to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1WBY.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WBY?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Wittenberg EG, while GENODEF1WBY is Volksbank Wittenberg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1WBY if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WBY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1WBY with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1WBY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Wittenberg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and WBY identifies the department Volksbank Wittenberg EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.