SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1RWN

GENODES1RWN belongs to Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG in Westhausen, Germany.

GENODES1RWN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGENODES1RWN
8-character codeGENODES1
Branch codeRWN
BankRaiffeisenbank Westhausen EG
Branch—
CityWesthausen
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisenbank Westhausen 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.
RWN 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 branch uses SWIFT code GENODES1RWN?

GENODES1RWN identifies Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG, a unit of Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG in Westhausen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GENODES1RWN is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of GENODES1RWN stand for?

GENO is the institution code of Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG, DE stands for Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and RWN identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG.

Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1RWN?

GENODES1 is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG, while GENODES1RWN is Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GENODES1RWN if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use GENODES1RWN with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GENODES1RWN against the details from Raiffeisenbank Westhausen EG before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.