SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1WST
GENODEM1WST belongs to Volksbank Warstein EG in Warstein, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1WST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | WST |
| Bank | Volksbank Warstein EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Warstein |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Warstein 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.
- WST 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 GENODEM1WST?
GENODEM1WST is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Warstein EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Warstein EG in Warstein, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Warstein EG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEM1WST to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODEM1WST.
Can I use GENODEM1 instead of GENODEM1WST?
GENODEM1 is the head office of Volksbank Warstein EG, while GENODEM1WST is Volksbank Warstein EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEM1WST if the recipient asks for it.
Does Volksbank Warstein EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1WST is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Warstein EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Warstein EG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.