SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1VGD
GENODES1VGD belongs to Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG in Schwaebisch-Gmuend, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1VGD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | VGD |
| Bank | Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwaebisch-Gmuend |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend 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.
- VGD 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 BIC GENODES1VGD?
GENODES1VGD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG, a unit of Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG in Schwaebisch-Gmuend, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG in Germany?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODES1VGD for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODES1VGD.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1VGD?
GENODES1 is the main office of Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG, while GENODES1VGD points to Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODES1VGD.
What does each part of GENODES1VGD stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the location code and VGD identifies the branch Volksbank Schwaebisch Gmuend EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.