SWIFT/BIC code GENODEMSXXX
GENODEMSXXX belongs to DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) in Muenster (Westf), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODEMSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODEMS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muenster (Westf) |
| Country | Germany |
How the DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) 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).
- MS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code GENODEMSXXX?
GENODEMSXXX identifies the headquarters of DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) in Muenster (Westf), Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) does not need a specific branch.
Do I need GENODEMSXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GENODEMSXXX.
How long does it take to send money to DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is GENODEMS and GENODEMSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GENODEMS is the 8-character version of GENODEMSXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) in Muenster (Westf).
What does each part of GENODEMSXXX mean?
GENO is the institution code of DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank), DE is the ISO code of Germany, MS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODEMSXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for DZ Bank AG (Formerly Wgz Bank) in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.