SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51BH2
GENODE51BH2 belongs to Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51BH2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | BH2 |
| Bank | Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Homburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden 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.
- BH2 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 bank uses BIC GENODE51BH2?
The code GENODE51BH2 belongs to Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden, a branch or department of Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden in Bad Homburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODE51BH2 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE51BH2 against the details from Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden before sending.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51BH2?
GENODE51 points to the main office of Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden, while GENODE51BH2 is Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODE51BH2 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Spar- und Kreditbank Ev-Freikirchl Gemeinden take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODE51BH2 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51BH2.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.