SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ORT

GENODEF1ORT belongs to Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG in Ortenburg, Germany.

GENODEF1ORT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1ORT
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeORT
BankRaiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG
Branch—
CityOrtenburg
CountryGermany

The way the Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg 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.
ORT 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ORT?

GENODEF1ORT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG in Ortenburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, GENODEF1ORT is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of GENODEF1ORT stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and ORT is the code of the department Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Ortenburg EG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need GENODEF1ORT for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1ORT.

What happens if I use GENODEF1ORT with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1ORT with the recipient before you confirm.

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