SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM — VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG, HAMM (SIEG)

About SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM — VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG, HAMM (SIEG)

SWIFT code GENODE51HAM is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG in HAMM (SIEG), 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 HAMM/SIEG EG for all outward international remittances from HAMM (SIEG). Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM

The code GENODE51HAM follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG account in HAMM (SIEG), share SWIFT code GENODE51HAM 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 HAMM/SIEG EG, HAMM (SIEG) must provide SWIFT code GENODE51HAM. 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 HAMM/SIEG EG in HAMM (SIEG) rely on SWIFT code GENODE51HAM 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 HAMM/SIEG EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODE51HAM 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 HAMM/SIEG EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODE51HAM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODE51HAM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HAMM (SIEG) 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 GENODE51HAM directly with VOLKSBANK HAMM/SIEG EG's HAMM (SIEG) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.