SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1GLS
GENODEM1GLS belongs to Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG in Bochum, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEM1GLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEM1 |
| Branch code | GLS |
| Bank | Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bochum |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG 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).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GLS 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
What bank uses SWIFT code GENODEM1GLS?
GENODEM1GLS identifies Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG, a unit of Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG in Bochum, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODEM1GLS to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GENODEM1GLS.
Does Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEM1GLS is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter GENODEM1GLS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GENODEM1GLS against the details from Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG before sending.
What do the letters in GENODEM1GLS mean?
GENO is the bank code of Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and GLS identifies the branch Gls Gemeinschaftsbank EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.