SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1EFO
GENODEF1EFO belongs to Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Eckernfoerde, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1EFO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | EFO |
| Bank | Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eckernfoerde |
| Country | Germany |
How the Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank 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.
- EFO 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 branch is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1EFO?
GENODEF1EFO identifies Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank, a unit of Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Eckernfoerde, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1EFO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1EFO with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1EFO?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank, while GENODEF1EFO points to Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1EFO.
What do the letters in GENODEF1EFO stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and EFO is the code of the department Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank.
Does Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1EFO is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Eckernfoerder Bank EG Volksbank Raiffeisenbank in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.