SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WZL
GENODEF1WZL belongs to Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG in Bernburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WZL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WZL |
| Bank | Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bernburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg 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.
- WZL 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 branch uses SWIFT code GENODEF1WZL?
GENODEF1WZL identifies Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG, a unit of Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG in Bernburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODEF1WZL mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and WZL is the code of the department Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG.
Has Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WZL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1WZL with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WZL?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG, while GENODEF1WZL is Volksbank Boerde-Bernburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WZL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.