SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HWS
GENODEF1HWS belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe in Hohenwestedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HWS |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hohenwestedt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- HWS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HWS?
GENODEF1HWS identifies Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe, part of Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe in Hohenwestedt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HWS?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe, while GENODEF1HWS is Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1HWS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use GENODEF1HWS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1HWS against the details from Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe before you confirm.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HWS stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and HWS identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe.
Does Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1HWS is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank EG Itzehoe in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.