SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1S02
GENODEF1S02 belongs to Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1S02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | S02 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg 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.
- S02 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 bank is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1S02?
The code GENODEF1S02 belongs to Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG, a unit of Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1S02 for a euro transfer 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 do need GENODEF1S02.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1S02 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEF1S02 against the details from Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEF1S02 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and S02 identifies the branch Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank Baden Wuerttemberg EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers 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.