SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1WDE

GENODEM1WDE belongs to Volksbank Westenholz EG in Delbrueck-Westenholz, Germany.

GENODEM1WDE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEM1WDE
8-character codeGENODEM1
Branch codeWDE
BankVolksbank Westenholz EG
Branch—
CityDelbrueck-Westenholz
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Westenholz 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.
WDE 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 GENODEM1WDE?

GENODEM1WDE identifies Volksbank Westenholz EG, a unit of Volksbank Westenholz EG in Delbrueck-Westenholz, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Westenholz EG in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GENODEM1WDE for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEM1WDE.

What do the letters in GENODEM1WDE mean?

GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Westenholz EG, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and WDE is the code of the department Volksbank Westenholz EG.

What happens if I use GENODEM1WDE with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEM1WDE with the recipient before sending.

Does Volksbank Westenholz EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODEM1WDE is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank Westenholz EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

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