SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1KRN

GENODES1KRN belongs to Kerner Volksbank EG in Kernen Im Remstal, Germany.

GENODES1KRN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODES1KRN
8-character codeGENODES1
Branch codeKRN
BankKerner Volksbank EG
Branch—
CityKernen Im Remstal
CountryGermany

How the Kerner Volksbank 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).
S1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KRN 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 GENODES1KRN?

GENODES1KRN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kerner Volksbank EG, a branch or department of Kerner Volksbank EG in Kernen Im Remstal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need GENODES1KRN for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODES1KRN.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Kerner Volksbank EG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1KRN?

GENODES1 points to the main office of Kerner Volksbank EG, while GENODES1KRN is Kerner Volksbank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODES1KRN if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of GENODES1KRN mean?

GENO is the bank code of Kerner Volksbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and KRN is the code of the department Kerner Volksbank EG.

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