SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL — VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG, GUETERSLOH

About SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL — VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG, GUETERSLOH

SWIFT code GENODEM1GTL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG in GUETERSLOH, 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 VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG for all outward international remittances from GUETERSLOH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL

The code GENODEM1GTL follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG account in GUETERSLOH, share SWIFT code GENODEM1GTL 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 VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG, GUETERSLOH must provide SWIFT code GENODEM1GTL. 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 VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG in GUETERSLOH rely on SWIFT code GENODEM1GTL 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 VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG →

How SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEM1GTL 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 VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEM1GTL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEM1GTL uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GUETERSLOH 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 GENODEM1GTL directly with VOLKSBANK BIELEFELD-GUETERSLOH EG's GUETERSLOH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.