SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1S05
GENODEF1S05 belongs to Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG in Regensburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1S05 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | S05 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Regensburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparda-Bank Ostbayern 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.
- S05 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1S05?
GENODEF1S05 identifies Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG, a unit of Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG in Regensburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODEF1S05 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1S05.
How long does it take to send money to Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1S05?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG, while GENODEF1S05 is Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1S05 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1S05 stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and S05 identifies the department Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG.
Does Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank Ostbayern EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.