Volksbank Rhein-Lippe BIC
BIC / SWIFT code
GENODED1RLW
Country
Germany
Bank codes
2 codes
Data as of: Deutsche Bundesbank bank sort code file, valid from 07/09/2026 to 06/12/2026
All bank codes, Volksbank Rhein-Lippe
The table below lists all 2 bank codes (Bankleitzahlen) assigned to the BIC GENODED1RLW.
| Bank code | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|
| 356 605 01 | GENODED1RLW |
| 356 605 99 | GENODED1RLW |
BIC code for Volksbank Rhein-Lippe
Volksbank Rhein-Lippe is organised as a cooperative: it is owned by its members, not by external shareholders. Its BIC (Business Identifier Code) is GENODED1RLW and is used for international transfers and SWIFT transactions. The cooperative bank is listed in Germany under 2 different bank codes, all sharing the same BIC.
The bank codes of Volksbank Rhein-Lippe fall within the clearing area of the Rhineland around Düsseldorf and Cologne, shown by the leading digit 3 of the code. The fourth digit of the bank code (6) stands for cooperative central banks and Raiffeisen banks.
GENODED1RLW is made up of: the bank code GENO (identifies Volksbank Rhein-Lippe), the country code DE (Germany), the location code D1 and the branch code RLW.
How do I use the BIC GENODED1RLW?
For a SEPA transfer within the European payment area the IBAN is usually enough and the BIC is derived automatically. For transfers outside the SEPA area or for international (SWIFT) transactions you need the BIC GENODED1RLW in addition to the IBAN.
In the euro area, Verification of Payee (VoP) has been mandatory since 9 October 2025: before a euro transfer the bank checks that the IBAN and the payee name match. A correct IBAN therefore matters. Check your IBAN before the transfer with our IBAN validator.
You can also find the BIC via our home page by entering an IBAN, or use the BIC calculator to look it up from a bank code.