SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1SEY
GENODEM1SEY belongs to Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG in Emsdetten, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1SEY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | SEY |
| Bank | Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Emsdetten |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Nordmuensterland 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.
- SEY 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEM1SEY?
GENODEM1SEY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG in Emsdetten, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1SEY?
GENODEM1 points to the head office of Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG, while GENODEM1SEY points to Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEM1SEY if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEM1SEY is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG 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 GENODEM1SEY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEM1SEY.
What does each part of GENODEM1SEY stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and SEY identifies the branch Volksbank Nordmuensterland EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.