SWIFT Code GENODEF1LTH — VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG, LATHEN

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG in LATHEN, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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LATHEN

VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

GENODEF1LTH

Code Breakdown

GENO Bank Code
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DE Country
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F1 Location
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LTH Branch

Branch

LATHEN

City

LATHEN

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code GENODEF1LTH — VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG, LATHEN

SWIFT code GENODEF1LTH is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG in LATHEN, 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 EMSTAL EG for all outward international remittances from LATHEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1LTH

The code GENODEF1LTH follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeGENO4 lettersIdentifies VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeF12 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeLTH3 charsIdentifies the specific LATHEN branch
Quick Tip: GENODEF1LTH 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 GENODEF1LTH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG account in LATHEN, share SWIFT code GENODEF1LTH 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 EMSTAL EG, LATHEN must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1LTH. 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 EMSTAL EG in LATHEN rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1LTH for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT GENODEF1LTH8 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 GENODEF1LTH 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 EMSTAL EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1LTH Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1LTH 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 EMSTAL EG.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1LTH

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1LTH uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for LATHEN 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 GENODEF1LTH directly with VOLKSBANK EMSTAL EG's LATHEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

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

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