SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1LE1

GENODES1LE1 belongs to Volksbank Leonberg EG in Leonberg, Germany.

GENODES1LE1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODES1LE1
8-character codeGENODES1
Branch codeLE1
BankVolksbank Leonberg EG
Branch—
CityLeonberg
CountryGermany

How the Volksbank Leonberg 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.
LE1 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 uses SWIFT code GENODES1LE1?

The code GENODES1LE1 belongs to Volksbank Leonberg EG, a branch or department of Volksbank Leonberg EG in Leonberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Volksbank Leonberg EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODES1LE1 is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Leonberg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use GENODES1LE1 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODES1LE1 against the details from Volksbank Leonberg EG before you confirm.

What do the letters in GENODES1LE1 stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Volksbank Leonberg EG, DE stands for Germany, S1 is the location code and LE1 identifies the branch Volksbank Leonberg EG.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank Leonberg EG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need GENODES1LE1 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GENODES1LE1.

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