SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1OVI
GENODEF1OVI belongs to Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG in Oberviechtach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1OVI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | OVI |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oberviechtach |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald 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.
- OVI 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 uses BIC GENODEF1OVI?
GENODEF1OVI identifies Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG in Oberviechtach, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEF1OVI is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1OVI 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 still need GENODEF1OVI.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1OVI?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG, while GENODEF1OVI is Raiffeisenbank Im Oberpfaelzer Wald EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1OVI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.