SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ZTZ
GENODEF1ZTZ belongs to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG in Zeitz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEF1ZTZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEF1 |
| Branch code | ZTZ |
| Bank | Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zeitz |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz 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.
- ZTZ 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 SWIFT/BIC code GENODEF1ZTZ?
The code GENODEF1ZTZ belongs to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG, a unit of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG in Zeitz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODEF1ZTZ mean?
GENO is the institution code of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and ZTZ identifies the branch Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODEF1 instead of GENODEF1ZTZ?
GENODEF1 is the main office of Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG, while GENODEF1ZTZ points to Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODEF1ZTZ if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GENODEF1ZTZ with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEF1ZTZ against the details from Volks-und Raiffeisenbank Zeitz EG before sending.
Do I need GENODEF1ZTZ to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GENODEF1ZTZ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.