SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BRN

GENODEF1BRN belongs to Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG in Brake, Germany.

GENODEF1BRN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1BRN
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeBRN
BankRaiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG
Branch—
CityBrake
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued 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.
BRN 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 uses BIC GENODEF1BRN?

GENODEF1BRN identifies Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG in Brake, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1BRN is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use GENODEF1BRN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1BRN against the details from Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG before you confirm.

What does each part of GENODEF1BRN mean?

GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and BRN is the code of the department Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BRN?

GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG, while GENODEF1BRN is Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1BRN if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Wesermarsch-Sued EG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments 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.