SWIFT/BIC code GENODEFF280

GENODEFF280 belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Oldenburg, Germany.

GENODEFF280

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODEFF280
8-character codeGENODEFF
Branch code280
BankDZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank
Branch—
CityOldenburg
CountryGermany

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.
280 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 BIC GENODEFF280?

The code GENODEFF280 belongs to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, a unit of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank in Oldenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use GENODEFF280 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GENODEFF280 against the details from DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use GENODEFF instead of GENODEFF280?

GENODEFF points to the main office of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, while GENODEFF280 is DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODEFF280.

What do the letters in GENODEFF280 mean?

GENO is the institution code of DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 280 identifies the branch DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank.

How long does a transfer to DZ Bank AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.