SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1MND
GENODEM1MND belongs to Volksbank Minden EG in Minden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1MND |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | MND |
| Bank | Volksbank Minden EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Minden |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Minden 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.
- MND 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 branch is behind BIC GENODEM1MND?
GENODEM1MND is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Minden EG, part of Volksbank Minden EG in Minden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1MND stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Minden EG, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the location code and MND identifies the department Volksbank Minden EG.
Does Volksbank Minden EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1MND is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Minden EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need GENODEM1MND to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1MND.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Minden EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1MND?
GENODEM1 is the head office of Volksbank Minden EG, while GENODEM1MND is Volksbank Minden EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEM1MND if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.