SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1GBY

GENODEM1GBY belongs to Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG in Gladbeck, Germany.

GENODEM1GBY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEM1GBY
8-character codeGENODEM1
Branch codeGBY
BankVolksbank Ruhr Mitte EG
Branch—
CityGladbeck
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Ruhr Mitte 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.
GBY 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 SWIFT code GENODEM1GBY?

GENODEM1GBY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG, a unit of Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG in Gladbeck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter GENODEM1GBY incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEM1GBY with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in GENODEM1GBY mean?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and GBY is the code of the branch Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG.

What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1GBY?

GENODEM1 points to the main office of Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG, while GENODEM1GBY points to Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEM1GBY if the recipient asks for it.

Does Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank Ruhr Mitte EG.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.