SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV — BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG, BIRSTEIN

About SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV — BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG, BIRSTEIN

SWIFT code GENODE51BIV is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG in BIRSTEIN, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG for all outward international remittances from BIRSTEIN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV

The code GENODE51BIV follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG account in BIRSTEIN, share SWIFT code GENODE51BIV with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG, BIRSTEIN must provide SWIFT code GENODE51BIV. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG in BIRSTEIN rely on SWIFT code GENODE51BIV for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG →

How SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODE51BIV and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODE51BIV

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODE51BIV uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BIRSTEIN only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GENODE51BIV directly with BIRSTEINER VOLKSBANK EG's BIRSTEIN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.