SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1THA
GENODEF1THA belongs to Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG in Thurnau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1THA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | THA |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Thurnau |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land 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.
- THA 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 uses BIC GENODEF1THA?
GENODEF1THA identifies Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG in Thurnau, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GENODEF1THA mean?
GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and THA identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1THA?
GENODEF1 points to the main office of Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG, while GENODEF1THA points to Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1THA.
Do I need GENODEF1THA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEF1THA.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Thurnauer Land EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.