SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1HLW
GENODEM1HLW belongs to Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG in Halle, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1HLW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | HLW |
| Bank | Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Halle |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Halle/Westf. 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.
- HLW 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 GENODEM1HLW?
GENODEM1HLW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG in Halle, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter GENODEM1HLW incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEM1HLW with the recipient before sending.
Does Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1HLW is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEM1HLW for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need GENODEM1HLW.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Halle/Westf. EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.