SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1GEM
GENODEF1GEM belongs to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Lohr (Main), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1GEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | GEM |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lohr (Main) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart 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.
- GEM 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 GENODEF1GEM?
The code GENODEF1GEM belongs to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Lohr (Main), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1GEM?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG, while GENODEF1GEM is Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1GEM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GENODEF1GEM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1GEM.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.