SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WHO
GENODEF1WHO belongs to Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG in Bramsche, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WHO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WHO |
| Bank | Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bramsche |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage 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.
- WHO 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WHO?
GENODEF1WHO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG, a unit of Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG in Bramsche, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WHO?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG, while GENODEF1WHO is Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WHO.
Does Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1WHO is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1WHO mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and WHO is the code of the branch Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG.
Do I need GENODEF1WHO for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1WHO.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Bramgau-Wittlage EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.