SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WEV

GENODEF1WEV belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz in Weiden, Germany.

GENODEF1WEV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1WEV
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeWEV
BankVolksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz
Branch—
CityWeiden
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz 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.
WEV 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 GENODEF1WEV?

GENODEF1WEV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz, part of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz in Weiden, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter GENODEF1WEV incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1WEV against the details from Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz before you confirm.

Does Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODEF1WEV is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1WEV to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1WEV.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Nordoberpfalz?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.