SWIFT Code GENODEM1SOY — VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG, WERL

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

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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WERL

VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

GENODEM1SOY

Code Breakdown

GENO Bank Code
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DE Country
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M1 Location
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SOY Branch

Branch

WERL

City

WERL

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code GENODEM1SOY — VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG, WERL

SWIFT code GENODEM1SOY is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG in WERL, 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 HELLWEG EG for all outward international remittances from WERL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEM1SOY

The code GENODEM1SOY follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeGENO4 lettersIdentifies VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeM12 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeSOY3 charsIdentifies the specific WERL branch
Quick Tip: GENODEM1SOY 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 GENODEM1SOY

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG account in WERL, share SWIFT code GENODEM1SOY 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 HELLWEG EG, WERL must provide SWIFT code GENODEM1SOY. 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 HELLWEG EG in WERL rely on SWIFT code GENODEM1SOY for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT GENODEM1SOY8 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 GENODEM1SOY 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 HELLWEG EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODEM1SOY Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEM1SOY 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 HELLWEG EG.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEM1SOY

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEM1SOY uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for WERL 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 GENODEM1SOY directly with VOLKSBANK HELLWEG EG's WERL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

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

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