SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1EIR
GENODEF1EIR belongs to Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG in Eichstaett, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1EIR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | EIR |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eichstaett |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett 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.
- EIR 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 GENODEF1EIR?
GENODEF1EIR identifies Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG in Eichstaett, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Does Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1EIR is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need GENODEF1EIR for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1EIR.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1EIR?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG, while GENODEF1EIR points to Raiffeisenbank Eichstaett EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1EIR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.