SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1S08
GENODEF1S08 belongs to Sparda-Bank Muenster EG in Muenster (Westf), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1S08 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | S08 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Muenster EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Muenster (Westf) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparda-Bank Muenster 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.
- S08 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 BIC GENODEF1S08?
GENODEF1S08 identifies Sparda-Bank Muenster EG, a branch or department of Sparda-Bank Muenster EG in Muenster (Westf), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1S08 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1S08 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Sparda-Bank Muenster EG in Germany?
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.
How long does it take to send money to Sparda-Bank Muenster EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1S08 to send euros 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 still need GENODEF1S08.
What does each part of GENODEF1S08 stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Sparda-Bank Muenster EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and S08 is the code of the department Sparda-Bank Muenster EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.