SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1LZN
GENODEF1LZN belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG in Leezen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1LZN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | LZN |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leezen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank 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.
- LZN 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 BIC GENODEF1LZN?
The code GENODEF1LZN belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank EG in Leezen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1LZN 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. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1LZN.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use GENODEF1LZN with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1LZN against the details from Raiffeisenbank EG before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1LZN mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and LZN identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.