SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1FBK
GENODEF1FBK belongs to Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG in Frankenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1FBK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | FBK |
| Bank | Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankenberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank 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.
- FBK 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1FBK?
GENODEF1FBK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG, a unit of Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG in Frankenberg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1FBK is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1FBK to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1FBK.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1FBK?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG, while GENODEF1FBK points to Frankenberger Bank, Raiffeisenbank EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1FBK if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.