SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GBF
GENODEF1GBF belongs to Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg in Graefenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GBF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GBF |
| Bank | Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Graefenberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GBF 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 GENODEF1GBF?
GENODEF1GBF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg, part of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg in Graefenberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1GBF stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and GBF is the code of the branch Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1GBF?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg, while GENODEF1GBF is Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1GBF if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg-Graefenberg in Germany?
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.
Do I need GENODEF1GBF to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1GBF.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1GBF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1GBF with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.