SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1WDR
GENODEF1WDR belongs to Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG in Werder (Havel), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1WDR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | WDR |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Werder (Havel) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel 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.
- WDR 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 bank is behind SWIFT code GENODEF1WDR?
GENODEF1WDR identifies Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG, part of Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG in Werder (Havel), Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GENODEF1WDR to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GENODEF1WDR.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use GENODEF1WDR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODEF1WDR against the details from Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG before sending.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1WDR?
GENODEF1 is the head office of Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG, while GENODEF1WDR points to Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEF1WDR.
Does Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODEF1WDR is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Werder/Havel EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.