SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG — VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG, OSTERBURG

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG — VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG, OSTERBURG

SWIFT code GENODEF1OBG is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG in OSTERBURG, 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 OSTERBURG EG for all outward international remittances from OSTERBURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG

The code GENODEF1OBG follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG account in OSTERBURG, share SWIFT code GENODEF1OBG 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 OSTERBURG EG, OSTERBURG must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1OBG. 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 OSTERBURG EG in OSTERBURG rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1OBG 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 OSTERBURG EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1OBG 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 OSTERBURG EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1OBG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1OBG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OSTERBURG 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 GENODEF1OBG directly with VOLKSBANK OSTERBURG EG's OSTERBURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.