SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1NEZ

GENODEM1NEZ belongs to Volksbank Sauerland EG in Sundern, Germany.

GENODEM1NEZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEM1NEZ
8-character codeGENODEM1
Branch codeNEZ
BankVolksbank Sauerland EG
Branch—
CitySundern
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Sauerland 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.
NEZ 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODEM1NEZ?

GENODEM1NEZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Sauerland EG, a unit of Volksbank Sauerland EG in Sundern, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1NEZ?

GENODEM1 points to the main office of Volksbank Sauerland EG, while GENODEM1NEZ points to Volksbank Sauerland EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEM1NEZ.

Do I need GENODEM1NEZ to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GENODEM1NEZ.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Sauerland EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Volksbank Sauerland EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Sauerland EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of GENODEM1NEZ mean?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Sauerland EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and NEZ is the code of the department Volksbank Sauerland EG.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.