SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1SY1
GENODEF1SY1 belongs to Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG in Saarbruecken, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1SY1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | SY1 |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Saarbruecken |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparda-Bank Suedwest 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.
- SY1 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 GENODEF1SY1?
GENODEF1SY1 identifies Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, part of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG in Saarbruecken, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1SY1?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, while GENODEF1SY1 points to Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODEF1SY1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1SY1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GENODEF1SY1 against the details from Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG before sending.
What does each part of GENODEF1SY1 mean?
GENO is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and SY1 identifies the branch Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank Suedwest EG?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.