SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM — VOLKSBANK EG, ELMSHORN

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM — VOLKSBANK EG, ELMSHORN

SWIFT code GENODEF1ELM is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK EG in ELMSHORN, 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 EG for all outward international remittances from ELMSHORN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM

The code GENODEF1ELM follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK EG account in ELMSHORN, share SWIFT code GENODEF1ELM 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 EG, ELMSHORN must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1ELM. 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 EG in ELMSHORN rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1ELM 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 EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1ELM 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 EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1ELM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1ELM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ELMSHORN 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 GENODEF1ELM directly with VOLKSBANK EG's ELMSHORN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.