SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SFY
GENODEF1SFY belongs to Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG in Kempten, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SFY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SFY |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kempten |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu 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.
- SFY 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 SWIFT code GENODEF1SFY?
GENODEF1SFY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG in Kempten, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1SFY mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and SFY identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1SFY 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. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1SFY.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SFY?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG, while GENODEF1SFY points to Raiffeisenbank Kempten-Oberallgaeu EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1SFY 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.