SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1RCH
GENODEF1RCH belongs to Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG in Reichenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1RCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | RCH |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reichenberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg 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.
- RCH 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 BIC GENODEF1RCH?
The code GENODEF1RCH belongs to Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG in Reichenberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1RCH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1RCH with the recipient before sending.
Does Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1RCH is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1RCH mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and RCH identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1RCH?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG, while GENODEF1RCH points to Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1RCH.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Reichenberg EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.