SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1FCS

GENODEF1FCS belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

GENODEF1FCS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1FCS
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeFCS
BankDZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank
BranchFirst Cash Solution
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank 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.
FCS 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1FCS?

GENODEF1FCS is the SWIFT/BIC code of First Cash Solution, a unit of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use GENODEF1FCS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1FCS against the details from DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank before you confirm.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1FCS?

GENODEF1 points to the main office of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, while GENODEF1FCS is First Cash Solution. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1FCS.

How long does a transfer to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1FCS for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1FCS.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.