SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WU1
GENODEF1WU1 belongs to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG in Wuerzburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WU1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WU1 |
| Bank | Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wuerzburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg 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.
- WU1 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEF1WU1?
GENODEF1WU1 identifies Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG in Wuerzburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WU1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1WU1 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of GENODEF1WU1 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and WU1 is the code of the branch Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG.
Do I need GENODEF1WU1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1WU1.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Wuerzburg EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.