SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HWR
GENODEF1HWR belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar in Wismar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HWR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HWR |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wismar |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar 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.
- HWR 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 code GENODEF1HWR?
GENODEF1HWR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar, part of Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar in Wismar, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1HWR for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1HWR.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HWR mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and HWR is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar.
Does Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1HWR is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1HWR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1HWR against the details from Raiffeisenbank EG Wismar before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.