SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1HWI
GENODEM1HWI belongs to Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG in Harsewinkel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1HWI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | HWI |
| Bank | Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Harsewinkel |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland 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.
- HWI 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
What bank uses SWIFT code GENODEM1HWI?
GENODEM1HWI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG, a unit of Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG in Harsewinkel, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1HWI?
GENODEM1 is the main office of Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG, while GENODEM1HWI is Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEM1HWI if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1HWI mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and HWI identifies the branch Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG.
What happens if I enter GENODEM1HWI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEM1HWI with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG in Germany?
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 – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Im Ostmuensterland EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.