SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS — VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG, HARPSTED

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS — VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG, HARPSTED

SWIFT code GENODEF1HPS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG in HARPSTED, 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 WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG for all outward international remittances from HARPSTED. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS

The code GENODEF1HPS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG account in HARPSTED, share SWIFT code GENODEF1HPS 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 WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG, HARPSTED must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1HPS. 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 WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG in HARPSTED rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1HPS 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 WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1HPS 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 WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1HPS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1HPS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HARPSTED 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 GENODEF1HPS directly with VOLKSBANK WILDESHAUSER GEEST EG's HARPSTED branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.