SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1SLN
GENODEM1SLN belongs to Volksbank Schlangen EG in Schlangen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1SLN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | SLN |
| Bank | Volksbank Schlangen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schlangen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Schlangen 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.
- SLN 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 SWIFT code GENODEM1SLN?
GENODEM1SLN identifies Volksbank Schlangen EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Schlangen EG in Schlangen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEM1SLN mean?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Schlangen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and SLN is the code of the branch Volksbank Schlangen EG.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1SLN?
GENODEM1 is the main office of Volksbank Schlangen EG, while GENODEM1SLN points to Volksbank Schlangen EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEM1SLN if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Schlangen EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEM1SLN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1SLN.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Schlangen EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.