SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1HFV
GENODEM1HFV belongs to Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG in Herford, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1HFV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | HFV |
| Bank | Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Herford |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford 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.
- HFV 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/BIC code GENODEM1HFV?
GENODEM1HFV identifies Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG, a unit of Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG in Herford, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEM1HFV with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEM1HFV against the details from Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEM1HFV mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the location code and HFV is the code of the branch Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEM1HFV for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1HFV.
Has Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Bad Oeynhausen-Herford EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.