SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1EBY

GENODEF1EBY belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG in Weimar-Niederwalgern, Germany.

GENODEF1EBY

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1EBY
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeEBY
BankRaiffeisenbank EG
Branch—
CityWeimar-Niederwalgern
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisenbank 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.
EBY 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 uses BIC GENODEF1EBY?

The code GENODEF1EBY belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG, part of Raiffeisenbank EG in Weimar-Niederwalgern, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in GENODEF1EBY stand for?

GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and EBY identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank EG.

Has Raiffeisenbank EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisenbank EG.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1EBY?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank EG, while GENODEF1EBY is Raiffeisenbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1EBY.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need GENODEF1EBY 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 do need GENODEF1EBY.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.