Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Hamburger Volksbank eG?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Hamburger Volksbank eG is GENODEF1. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Hamburger Volksbank eG?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Hamburger Volksbank eG, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1 (Hamburg, Germany) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Hamburger Volksbank eG a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Hamburger Volksbank eG is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code GENODEF1 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code GENODEF1: "GENO" is the institution code identifying Hamburger Volksbank eG, "DE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Germany, and "F1" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "HH2" identify a specific branch.

GENODEF1

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