SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1DNW
GENODEM1DNW belongs to Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1DNW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | DNW |
| Bank | Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest 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).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DNW 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 GENODEM1DNW?
GENODEM1DNW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG in Dortmund, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1DNW mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and DNW identifies the department Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEM1DNW incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEM1DNW against the details from Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEM1DNW for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1DNW.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1DNW?
GENODEM1 points to the head office of Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG, while GENODEM1DNW points to Volksbank Dortmund-Nordwest EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEM1DNW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.