SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BCH
GENODEF1BCH belongs to Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG in Buechen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BCH |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Buechen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Buechen 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).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BCH 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 GENODEF1BCH?
The code GENODEF1BCH belongs to Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG in Buechen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1BCH is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BCH mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and BCH is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1BCH for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1BCH.
What happens if I use GENODEF1BCH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1BCH against the details from Raiffeisenbank Buechen EG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.