SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BT1
GENODEF1BT1 belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG in Bayreuth, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BT1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BT1 |
| Bank | Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bayreuth |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BT1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BT1?
The code GENODEF1BT1 belongs to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG, a unit of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG in Bayreuth, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1BT1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1BT1 against the details from Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BT1 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BT1 is the code of the branch Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG.
Does Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1BT1 is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need GENODEF1BT1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1BT1.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank-Raiffeisenbank Bayreuth EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.