SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1ERO
GENODES1ERO belongs to Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG in Erolzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1ERO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | ERO |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erolzheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Illertal 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ERO 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 is behind SWIFT code GENODES1ERO?
The code GENODES1ERO belongs to Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG in Erolzheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GENODES1ERO mean?
GENO is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and ERO identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG.
Does Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODES1ERO is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1ERO?
GENODES1 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG, while GENODES1ERO points to Raiffeisenbank Illertal EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GENODES1ERO if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GENODES1ERO 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 still need GENODES1ERO.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.