SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1NST

GENODEF1NST belongs to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG in Neustadt (Hagen), Germany.

GENODEF1NST

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1NST
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeNST
BankRaiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG
Branch—
CityNeustadt (Hagen)
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt 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.
NST 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 GENODEF1NST?

GENODEF1NST is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG, a unit of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG in Neustadt (Hagen), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in GENODEF1NST stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and NST identifies the department Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG.

Does Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODEF1NST is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Do I need GENODEF1NST for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1NST.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Neustadt EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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