SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR — VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG, BREISACH

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG in BREISACH, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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BREISACH

VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

GENODE61IHR

Code Breakdown

GENO Bank Code
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DE Country
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61 Location
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IHR Branch

Branch

BREISACH

City

BREISACH

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR — VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG, BREISACH

SWIFT code GENODE61IHR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG in BREISACH, 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 BREISGAU-SUED EG for all outward international remittances from BREISACH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR

The code GENODE61IHR follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeGENO4 lettersIdentifies VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code612 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeIHR3 charsIdentifies the specific BREISACH branch
Quick Tip: GENODE61IHR is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG account in BREISACH, share SWIFT code GENODE61IHR 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 BREISGAU-SUED EG, BREISACH must provide SWIFT code GENODE61IHR. 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 BREISGAU-SUED EG in BREISACH rely on SWIFT code GENODE61IHR for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT GENODE61IHR8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code GENODE61IHR in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

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

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG →

How SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODE61IHR 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 BREISGAU-SUED EG.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODE61IHR

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODE61IHR uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for BREISACH 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 GENODE61IHR directly with VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG's BREISACH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against VOLKSBANK BREISGAU-SUED EG's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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