SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1BBE
GENODED1BBE belongs to Bank Im Bistum Essen EG in Essen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODED1BBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODED1 |
| Branch code | BBE |
| Bank | Bank Im Bistum Essen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Essen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank Im Bistum Essen 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).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BBE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1BBE?
GENODED1BBE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank Im Bistum Essen EG, a branch or department of Bank Im Bistum Essen EG in Essen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODED1BBE mean?
GENO is the institution code of Bank Im Bistum Essen EG, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and BBE is the code of the department Bank Im Bistum Essen EG.
Do I need GENODED1BBE to send euros 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 still need GENODED1BBE.
How long does a transfer to Bank Im Bistum Essen EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1BBE?
GENODED1 is the head office of Bank Im Bistum Essen EG, while GENODED1BBE is Bank Im Bistum Essen EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODED1BBE.
Does Bank Im Bistum Essen EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Im Bistum Essen EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.