SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1PLE

GENODES1PLE belongs to Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG in Pleidelsheim, Germany.

GENODES1PLE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODES1PLE
8-character codeGENODES1
Branch codePLE
BankVb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG
Branch—
CityPleidelsheim
CountryGermany

How the Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim 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.
PLE 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 branch is behind BIC GENODES1PLE?

GENODES1PLE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG, a unit of Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG in Pleidelsheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODES1PLE is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1PLE?

GENODES1 is the head office of Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG, while GENODES1PLE points to Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODES1PLE if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% 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.

What does each part of GENODES1PLE mean?

GENO is the bank code of Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG, DE stands for Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and PLE is the code of the branch Vb Freiberg-Pleidelsheim EG.

Do I need GENODES1PLE to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODES1PLE.

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