SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WDF
GENODEF1WDF belongs to Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG in Ehekirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WDF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WDF |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ehekirchen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- WDF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WDF?
GENODEF1WDF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG in Ehekirchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WDF?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG, while GENODEF1WDF points to Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODEF1WDF if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Ehekirchen-Oberhausen EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEF1WDF to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1WDF.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WDF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1WDF with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.