SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WDH
GENODEF1WDH belongs to Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG in Wildeshausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WDH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WDH |
| Bank | Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wildeshausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest 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.
- WDH 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 GENODEF1WDH?
GENODEF1WDH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG, a unit of Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG in Wildeshausen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1WDH to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1WDH.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WDH?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG, while GENODEF1WDH points to Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WDH.
What do the letters in GENODEF1WDH mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and WDH is the code of the branch Volksbank Wildeshauser Geest EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.