SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WER
GENODEF1WER belongs to Ostharzer Volksbank EG in Wernigerode, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WER |
| Bank | Ostharzer Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wernigerode |
| Country | Germany |
How the Ostharzer Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- WER 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/BIC code GENODEF1WER?
The code GENODEF1WER belongs to Ostharzer Volksbank EG, a branch or department of Ostharzer Volksbank EG in Wernigerode, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WER?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Ostharzer Volksbank EG, while GENODEF1WER is Ostharzer Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1WER if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1WER mean?
GENO is the bank code of Ostharzer Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and WER identifies the branch Ostharzer Volksbank EG.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WER with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1WER against the details from Ostharzer Volksbank EG before you confirm.
Does Ostharzer Volksbank EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ostharzer Volksbank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Ostharzer Volksbank EG.
How long does it take to send money to Ostharzer Volksbank EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.