SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HUG
GENODEF1HUG belongs to Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG in Harburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HUG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HUG |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Harburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Harburg 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.
- HUG 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEF1HUG?
GENODEF1HUG identifies Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG in Harburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1HUG to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1HUG.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HUG?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG, while GENODEF1HUG points to Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1HUG if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HUG stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HUG is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Harburg EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.