SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1SAY
GENODES1SAY belongs to Bank 1 Saar EG in Neunkirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1SAY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | SAY |
| Bank | Bank 1 Saar EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Neunkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank 1 Saar 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.
- SAY 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 GENODES1SAY?
GENODES1SAY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank 1 Saar EG, part of Bank 1 Saar EG in Neunkirchen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GENODES1SAY to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GENODES1SAY.
How long does it take to send money to Bank 1 Saar EG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank 1 Saar EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1SAY?
GENODES1 points to the main office of Bank 1 Saar EG, while GENODES1SAY is Bank 1 Saar EG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GENODES1SAY.
What do the letters in GENODES1SAY stand for?
GENO is the institution code of Bank 1 Saar EG, DE stands for Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and SAY identifies the branch Bank 1 Saar EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.