SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1EF2
GENODEF1EF2 belongs to Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank in Erfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1EF2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | EF2 |
| Bank | Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erfurt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- EF2 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 BIC GENODEF1EF2?
GENODEF1EF2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank, a unit of Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank in Erfurt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GENODEF1EF2 for a euro transfer 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 GENODEF1EF2.
How long does it take to send money to Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1EF2 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1EF2 against the details from Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1EF2 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and EF2 identifies the department Erfurter Bank EG Raiffeisenbank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.