SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51KS1
GENODE51KS1 belongs to Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Kassel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51KS1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | KS1 |
| Bank | Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kassel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- KS1 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 code GENODE51KS1?
GENODE51KS1 identifies Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank, a unit of Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Kassel, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use GENODE51KS1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODE51KS1 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51KS1?
GENODE51 is the main office of Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank, while GENODE51KS1 points to Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODE51KS1 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Kasseler Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE51KS1 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODE51KS1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.