SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GBY
GENODEF1GBY belongs to Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg in Eckental, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GBY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GBY |
| Bank | Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eckental |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg 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.
- GBY 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 code GENODEF1GBY?
The code GENODEF1GBY belongs to Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg, a unit of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg in Eckental, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1GBY is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1GBY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg, while GENODEF1GBY is Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1GBY.
Do I need GENODEF1GBY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1GBY.
How long does it take to send money to Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GENODEF1GBY mean?
GENO is the bank code of Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and GBY is the code of the department Vereinigte Raiffeisenbanken Graefenberg-Forchheim-Eschenau-Heroldsberg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.