SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1S10
GENODEF1S10 belongs to Sparda-Bank Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1S10 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | S10 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Berlin |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Berlin 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.
- S10 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 BIC GENODEF1S10?
The code GENODEF1S10 belongs to Sparda-Bank Berlin, a unit of Sparda-Bank Berlin in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GENODEF1S10 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1S10 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1S10 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. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1S10.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Berlin take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GENODEF1S10 mean?
GENO is the bank code of Sparda-Bank Berlin, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and S10 is the code of the branch Sparda-Bank Berlin.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1S10?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Sparda-Bank Berlin, while GENODEF1S10 is Sparda-Bank Berlin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1S10 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.