SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61LAY
GENODE61LAY belongs to Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODE61LAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODE61 |
| Branch code | LAY |
| Bank | Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ramstein-Miesenbach |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG 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).
- 61 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LAY 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODE61LAY?
GENODE61LAY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG, part of Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODE61LAY stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG, DE stands for Germany, 61 is the location code and LAY identifies the department Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG.
What is the best way to send money to Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODE61LAY is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Vereinigte Genossenschafts-und Raiffeisenbank Westpfalz EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODE61LAY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODE61LAY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.