SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BFS
GENODEF1BFS belongs to Bank Fuer Schiffahrt in Hannover, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BFS |
| Bank | Bank Fuer Schiffahrt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hannover |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank Fuer Schiffahrt 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).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BFS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BFS?
GENODEF1BFS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank Fuer Schiffahrt, a unit of Bank Fuer Schiffahrt in Hannover, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Fuer Schiffahrt have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1BFS is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Fuer Schiffahrt in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BFS mean?
GENO is the institution code of Bank Fuer Schiffahrt, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BFS is the code of the branch Bank Fuer Schiffahrt.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1BFS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1BFS with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need GENODEF1BFS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1BFS.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Fuer Schiffahrt in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.