SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BH1
GENODE51BH1 belongs to Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51BH1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | BH1 |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Homburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BH1 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BH1?
The code GENODE51BH1 belongs to Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG in Bad Homburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODE51BH1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODE51BH1 against the details from Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG before sending.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51BH1?
GENODE51 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG, while GENODE51BH1 points to Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51BH1.
What do the letters in GENODE51BH1 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and BH1 identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG.
Do I need GENODE51BH1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODE51BH1.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Bad Homburg EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.