SWIFT/BIC code GENODE51SHM
GENODE51SHM belongs to Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG in Schaafheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE51SHM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE51 |
| Branch code | SHM |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schaafheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim 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.
- SHM 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 BIC GENODE51SHM?
GENODE51SHM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG in Schaafheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE51SHM to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODE51SHM.
What does each part of GENODE51SHM mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and SHM is the code of the department Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG.
What happens if I use GENODE51SHM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODE51SHM against the details from Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG before you confirm.
Can I use GENODE51 instead of GENODE51SHM?
GENODE51 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG, while GENODE51SHM is Raiffeisenbank Schaafheim EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODE51SHM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.