SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1VHZ
GENODES1VHZ belongs to Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG in Balingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1VHZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | VHZ |
| Bank | Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Balingen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen 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.
- VHZ 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 GENODES1VHZ?
GENODES1VHZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG, a unit of Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG in Balingen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODES1VHZ for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODES1VHZ.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODES1VHZ is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1VHZ?
GENODES1 is the main office of Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG, while GENODES1VHZ points to Volksbank Hohenzollern-Balingen EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODES1VHZ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODES1VHZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODES1VHZ with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.