SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1EWB
GENODEM1EWB belongs to Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG in Paderborn-Elsen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1EWB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | EWB |
| Bank | Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paderborn-Elsen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen 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.
- EWB 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 uses BIC GENODEM1EWB?
GENODEM1EWB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG in Paderborn-Elsen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEM1EWB stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and EWB is the code of the branch Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG.
Does Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEM1EWB is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1EWB?
GENODEM1 is the main office of Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG, while GENODEM1EWB is Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEM1EWB.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Elsen-Wewer-Borchen EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.