SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ARZ
GENODE51ARZ belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald in Arzbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51ARZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | ARZ |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arzbach |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GENO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ARZ Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51ARZ?
GENODE51ARZ identifies Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald in Arzbach, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODE51ARZ mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and ARZ is the code of the department Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald.
What happens if I use GENODE51ARZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE51ARZ against the details from Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE51ARZ for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODE51ARZ.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51ARZ?
GENODE51 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald, while GENODE51ARZ is Raiffeisenbank EG Unterwesterwald. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODE51ARZ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.