SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51OBU
GENODE51OBU belongs to Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten in Oberursel-Oberstedten, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51OBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oberursel-Oberstedten |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten 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.
- OBU 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51OBU?
GENODE51OBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten in Oberursel-Oberstedten, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODE51OBU for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODE51OBU.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51OBU?
GENODE51 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten, while GENODE51OBU is Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51OBU.
What does each part of GENODE51OBU mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and OBU is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Oberursel-Oberstedten?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.