SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1EPW
GENODEM1EPW belongs to Volksbank Eisbergen EG in Porta Westfalica, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1EPW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | EPW |
| Bank | Volksbank Eisbergen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porta Westfalica |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Eisbergen EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- EPW 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 GENODEM1EPW?
GENODEM1EPW identifies Volksbank Eisbergen EG, part of Volksbank Eisbergen EG in Porta Westfalica, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEM1EPW to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEM1EPW.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Eisbergen EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Eisbergen EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Volksbank Eisbergen EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEM1EPW is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Eisbergen EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEM1EPW stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Eisbergen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and EPW is the code of the branch Volksbank Eisbergen EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.