SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BIR
GENODEF1BIR belongs to Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG in Birstein, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BIR |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Birstein |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg 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.
- BIR 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 code GENODEF1BIR?
GENODEF1BIR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG in Birstein, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of GENODEF1BIR mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and BIR is the code of the department Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BIR?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG, while GENODEF1BIR points to Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1BIR.
Does Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1BIR is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1BIR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1BIR against the details from Raiffeisenbank Vogelsberg EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1BIR to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1BIR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.