SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LWE
GENODEF1LWE belongs to Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG in Hofkirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1LWE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | LWE |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hofkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach 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.
- LWE 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1LWE?
The code GENODEF1LWE belongs to Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG in Hofkirchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GENODEF1LWE incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1LWE with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1LWE?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG, while GENODEF1LWE points to Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1LWE if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1LWE mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and LWE identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG.
Do I need GENODEF1LWE to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1LWE.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Hofkirch-Bayerbach EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.