SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WOV

GENODEF1WOV belongs to Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG in Wolfsburg, Germany.

GENODEF1WOV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1WOV
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeWOV
BankVolksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG
Branch—
CityWolfsburg
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde 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.
WOV 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 BIC GENODEF1WOV?

GENODEF1WOV identifies Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG, part of Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG in Wolfsburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use GENODEF1WOV with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1WOV with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1WOV is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WOV?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG, while GENODEF1WOV is Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WOV.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank Wolfsburg Ehm Vb Vorsfelde EG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1WOV to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1WOV.

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