SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1M5Z
GENODEF1M5Z belongs to Liga Bank EG in Augsburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1M5Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | M5Z |
| Bank | Liga Bank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Augsburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Liga Bank EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- M5Z 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 uses BIC GENODEF1M5Z?
GENODEF1M5Z identifies Liga Bank EG, part of Liga Bank EG in Augsburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Liga Bank EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1M5Z for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1M5Z.
What does each part of GENODEF1M5Z stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Liga Bank EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and M5Z identifies the department Liga Bank EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1M5Z?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Liga Bank EG, while GENODEF1M5Z points to Liga Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1M5Z if the recipient asks for it.
Does Liga Bank EG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Liga Bank EG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Liga Bank EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.