SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1REF

GENODEF1REF belongs to Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG in Regenstauf, Germany.

GENODEF1REF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEF1REF
8-character codeGENODEF1
Branch codeREF
BankRaiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG
Branch—
CityRegenstauf
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf 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.
REF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1REF?

GENODEF1REF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG in Regenstauf, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1REF?

GENODEF1 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG, while GENODEF1REF is Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1REF if the recipient asks for it.

Has Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need GENODEF1REF for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1REF.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Regenstauf EG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.