SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1MGY
GENODEF1MGY belongs to Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG in Helmbrechts, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1MGY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | MGY |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Helmbrechts |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Oberland 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.
- MGY 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 branch uses SWIFT code GENODEF1MGY?
GENODEF1MGY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG in Helmbrechts, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1MGY?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG, while GENODEF1MGY is Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODEF1MGY if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in GENODEF1MGY mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and MGY identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Oberland EG.
Do I need GENODEF1MGY for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1MGY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.