SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SAY
GENODEF1SAY belongs to Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG in Schmalkalden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SAY |
| Bank | Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schmalkalden |
| Country | Germany |
How the Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden 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.
- SAY 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 uses BIC GENODEF1SAY?
GENODEF1SAY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, a unit of Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG in Schmalkalden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1SAY is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in GENODEF1SAY stand for?
GENO is the bank code of Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and SAY is the code of the branch Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SAY?
GENODEF1 points to the head office of Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG, while GENODEF1SAY points to Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1SAY.
What happens if I use GENODEF1SAY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1SAY against the details from Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volks- und Raiffeisenbank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden EG?
Many banks add several percent 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.