SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1BIY
GENODEM1BIY belongs to Bielefelder Volksbank EG in Schloss Holte-Stutenbrock, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1BIY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | BIY |
| Bank | Bielefelder Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schloss Holte-Stutenbrock |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bielefelder Volksbank EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BIY 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 GENODEM1BIY?
GENODEM1BIY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bielefelder Volksbank EG, a branch or department of Bielefelder Volksbank EG in Schloss Holte-Stutenbrock, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEM1BIY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Bielefelder Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and BIY identifies the department Bielefelder Volksbank EG.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1BIY?
GENODEM1 points to the head office of Bielefelder Volksbank EG, while GENODEM1BIY points to Bielefelder Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEM1BIY if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODEM1BIY to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEM1BIY.
How long does a transfer to Bielefelder Volksbank EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bielefelder Volksbank EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1BIY is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bielefelder Volksbank EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.