SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1M5Y

GENODEF1M5Y belongs to Liga Bank EG in Wuerzburg, Germany.

GENODEF1M5Y

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1M5Y
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeM5Y
BankLiga Bank EG
Branch—
CityWuerzburg
CountryGermany

How the Liga Bank 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.
M5Y 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 GENODEF1M5Y?

The code GENODEF1M5Y belongs to Liga Bank EG, a branch or department of Liga Bank EG in Wuerzburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1M5Y?

GENODEF1 is the main office of Liga Bank EG, while GENODEF1M5Y points to Liga Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1M5Y if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in GENODEF1M5Y stand for?

GENO is the bank code of Liga Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and M5Y is the code of the department Liga Bank EG.

Does Liga Bank EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Liga Bank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use GENODEF1M5Y with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1M5Y with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Liga Bank EG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.