SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1HZH
GENODEF1HZH belongs to Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG in Holzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1HZH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | HZH |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Holzheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG 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.
- HZH 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 BIC GENODEF1HZH?
GENODEF1HZH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG in Holzheim, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1HZH mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HZH is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG.
Do I need GENODEF1HZH for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 GENODEF1HZH.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1HZH?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG, while GENODEF1HZH points to Raiffeisenbank Aschberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1HZH if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.