SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ESZ
GENODEF1ESZ belongs to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG in Wutha-Farnroda, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ESZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ESZ |
| Bank | Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wutha-Farnroda |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach 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.
- ESZ 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 uses BIC GENODEF1ESZ?
GENODEF1ESZ identifies Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG, a unit of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG in Wutha-Farnroda, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1ESZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1ESZ against the details from Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ESZ?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG, while GENODEF1ESZ points to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1ESZ.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1ESZ for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1ESZ.
What do the letters in GENODEF1ESZ stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and ESZ is the code of the branch Volksbank und Raiffeisenbank Eisenach EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.