SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1S01
GENODEF1S01 belongs to Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG in Mainz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1S01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | S01 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mainz |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Suedwest 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.
- S01 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 BIC GENODEF1S01?
GENODEF1S01 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, part of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG in Mainz, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG?
Many banks add several percent 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.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1S01 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1S01 against the details from Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1S01?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, while GENODEF1S01 is Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1S01 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1S01 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and S01 is the code of the branch Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG.
Do I need GENODEF1S01 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1S01.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.