SWIFT/BIC code GENODEFF120
GENODEFF120 belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEFF120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEFF |
| Branch code | 120 |
| Bank | DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
The way the DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank 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).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 120 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 uses SWIFT code GENODEFF120?
The code GENODEFF120 belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, a branch or department of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GENODEFF instead of GENODEFF120?
GENODEFF points to the head office of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, while GENODEFF120 points to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEFF120.
What does each part of GENODEFF120 mean?
GENO is the institution code of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 120 is the code of the department DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank.
How long does it take to send money to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODEFF120 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEFF120.
Has DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.