SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1HMM
GENODEM1HMM belongs to Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG in Hamm, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1HMM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | HMM |
| Bank | Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamm |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank 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.
- HMM 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 GENODEM1HMM?
The code GENODEM1HMM belongs to Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG, part of Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG in Hamm, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1HMM?
GENODEM1 points to the main office of Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG, while GENODEM1HMM is Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEM1HMM if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1HMM mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and HMM is the code of the branch Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEM1HMM to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1HMM.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Hamm Zweigniederlassung der Dortmunder Volksbank EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.