SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1HFB
GENODES1HFB belongs to Hedelfinger Bank EG in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1HFB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | HFB |
| Bank | Hedelfinger Bank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Hedelfinger Bank EG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- HFB 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 BIC GENODES1HFB?
The code GENODES1HFB belongs to Hedelfinger Bank EG, a unit of Hedelfinger Bank EG in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Hedelfinger Bank EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENODES1HFB is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hedelfinger Bank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of GENODES1HFB mean?
GENO is the institution code of Hedelfinger Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and HFB is the code of the department Hedelfinger Bank EG.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1HFB?
GENODES1 points to the main office of Hedelfinger Bank EG, while GENODES1HFB points to Hedelfinger Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GENODES1HFB if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Hedelfinger Bank EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GENODES1HFB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 GENODES1HFB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.