SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1LHA
GENODEM1LHA belongs to Volksbank Luedenscheid EG in Luedenscheid, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1LHA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | LHA |
| Bank | Volksbank Luedenscheid EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luedenscheid |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Luedenscheid 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.
- LHA 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 GENODEM1LHA?
GENODEM1LHA identifies Volksbank Luedenscheid EG, a unit of Volksbank Luedenscheid EG in Luedenscheid, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1LHA mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Luedenscheid EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and LHA identifies the branch Volksbank Luedenscheid EG.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Luedenscheid EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEM1LHA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEM1LHA.
Does Volksbank Luedenscheid EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1LHA is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Luedenscheid EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Luedenscheid EG?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.