SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1WLW
GENODEM1WLW belongs to Volksbank EG in Waltrop, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1WLW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | WLW |
| Bank | Volksbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Waltrop |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank 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.
- WLW 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/BIC code GENODEM1WLW?
The code GENODEM1WLW belongs to Volksbank EG, a unit of Volksbank EG in Waltrop, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEM1WLW stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank EG, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and WLW is the code of the department Volksbank EG.
Has Volksbank EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Volksbank EG.
What happens if I use GENODEM1WLW with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEM1WLW with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1WLW?
GENODEM1 points to the head office of Volksbank EG, while GENODEM1WLW is Volksbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEM1WLW 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.