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SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1R05

GENODEF1R05 belongs to Liga Bank EG in Regensburg, Germany.

GENODEF1R05

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1R05
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeR05
BankLiga Bank EG
Branch—
CityRegensburg
CountryGermany

The way the Liga Bank 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.
R05 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 is behind BIC GENODEF1R05?

GENODEF1R05 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liga Bank EG, a unit of Liga Bank EG in Regensburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use GENODEF1R05 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1R05 against the details from Liga Bank EG before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Liga Bank EG in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in GENODEF1R05 mean?

GENO is the institution code of Liga Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and R05 identifies the department Liga Bank EG.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1R05?

GENODEF1 points to the head office of Liga Bank EG, while GENODEF1R05 is Liga Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1R05.

Do I need GENODEF1R05 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. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1R05.

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