SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1PA7

GENODED1PA7 belongs to Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd in Koeln, Germany.

GENODED1PA7

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODED1PA7
8-character codeGENODED1
Branch codePA7
BankPax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd
Branch—
CityKoeln
CountryGermany

How the Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd 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).
D1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
PA7 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1PA7?

GENODED1PA7 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd, a unit of Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd in Koeln, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of GENODED1PA7 mean?

GENO is the institution code of Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and PA7 identifies the department Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd.

What happens if I enter GENODED1PA7 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODED1PA7 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODED1PA7 is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Pax-Bank EG, Gf Mhd in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Do I need GENODED1PA7 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODED1PA7.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.