SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1BAL
GENODES1BAL belongs to Volksbank Balingen EG in Balingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1BAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | BAL |
| Bank | Volksbank Balingen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Balingen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Balingen 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BAL 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1BAL?
GENODES1BAL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Balingen EG, a unit of Volksbank Balingen EG in Balingen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Balingen EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODES1BAL to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODES1BAL.
What happens if I enter GENODES1BAL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODES1BAL with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in GENODES1BAL mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Balingen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the location code and BAL is the code of the branch Volksbank Balingen EG.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1BAL?
GENODES1 is the head office of Volksbank Balingen EG, while GENODES1BAL points to Volksbank Balingen EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODES1BAL 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.