SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1PN1
GENODEF1PN1 belongs to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG in Poessneck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1PN1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | PN1 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Poessneck |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla 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.
- PN1 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 GENODEF1PN1?
The code GENODEF1PN1 belongs to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG, a unit of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG in Poessneck, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1PN1?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG, while GENODEF1PN1 is Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1PN1 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1PN1 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and PN1 identifies the branch Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG.
Does Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1PN1 is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisen-Volksbank Saale-Orla EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use GENODEF1PN1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1PN1 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need GENODEF1PN1 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1PN1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.