SWIFT/BIC code GENODED1SPW
GENODED1SPW belongs to Sparda-Bank West EG in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODED1SPW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODED1 |
| Branch code | SPW |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank West EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparda-Bank West EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SPW 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 GENODED1SPW?
The code GENODED1SPW belongs to Sparda-Bank West EG, a unit of Sparda-Bank West EG in Wuppertal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank West EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODED1SPW to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODED1SPW.
What happens if I enter GENODED1SPW incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODED1SPW against the details from Sparda-Bank West EG before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODED1SPW mean?
GENO is the bank code of Sparda-Bank West EG, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and SPW identifies the department Sparda-Bank West EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank West EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.