SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1SPE

GENODED1SPE belongs to Sparda-Bank West EG in Essen, Germany.

GENODED1SPE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODED1SPE
8-character codeGENODED1
Branch codeSPE
BankSparda-Bank West EG
Branch—
CityEssen
CountryGermany

How the Sparda-Bank West 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.
SPE 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 code GENODED1SPE?

GENODED1SPE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparda-Bank West EG, a branch or department of Sparda-Bank West EG in Essen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in GENODED1SPE mean?

GENO is the institution code of Sparda-Bank West EG, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and SPE is the code of the department Sparda-Bank West EG.

Has Sparda-Bank West EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank West EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparda-Bank West EG.

Can I use GENODED1 instead of GENODED1SPE?

GENODED1 is the head office of Sparda-Bank West EG, while GENODED1SPE points to Sparda-Bank West EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODED1SPE.

What happens if I enter GENODED1SPE with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODED1SPE against the details from Sparda-Bank West EG before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank West EG?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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