SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1BUM
GENODEF1BUM belongs to Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG in Buttenheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1BUM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | BUM |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Buttenheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim 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.
- BUM 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 GENODEF1BUM?
GENODEF1BUM identifies Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG in Buttenheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEF1BUM for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1BUM.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1BUM?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG, while GENODEF1BUM points to Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1BUM.
What do the letters in GENODEF1BUM mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and BUM is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Buttenheim EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.