SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1OWS
GENODEF1OWS belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag in Owschlag, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1OWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | OWS |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag |
| Branch | — |
| City | Owschlag |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag 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.
- OWS 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1OWS?
The code GENODEF1OWS belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag, part of Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag in Owschlag, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1OWS?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag, while GENODEF1OWS is Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1OWS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1OWS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1OWS against the details from Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag before sending.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1OWS 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 GENODEF1OWS.
What does each part of GENODEF1OWS mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and OWS is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank EG Owschlag.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.