SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SAN
GENODEF1SAN belongs to Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG in Saterland, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SAN |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saterland |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SAN 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1SAN?
GENODEF1SAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG in Saterland, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GENODEF1SAN mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and SAN is the code of the branch Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG.
Does Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1SAN is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need GENODEF1SAN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GENODEF1SAN.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SAN?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG, while GENODEF1SAN is Raiffeisenbank Scharrel EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1SAN 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.