SWIFT/BIC code GENODES1SCA
GENODES1SCA belongs to Scharnhauser Bank EG in Ostfildern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENODES1SCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENODES1 |
| Branch code | SCA |
| Bank | Scharnhauser Bank EG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ostfildern |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Scharnhauser Bank EG 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).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SCA 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 GENODES1SCA?
GENODES1SCA identifies Scharnhauser Bank EG, a branch or department of Scharnhauser Bank EG in Ostfildern, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Scharnhauser Bank EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GENODES1SCA 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 still need GENODES1SCA.
Does Scharnhauser Bank EG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GENODES1SCA is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Scharnhauser Bank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use GENODES1 instead of GENODES1SCA?
GENODES1 points to the main office of Scharnhauser Bank EG, while GENODES1SCA is Scharnhauser Bank EG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GENODES1SCA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GENODES1SCA mean?
GENO is the bank code of Scharnhauser Bank EG, DE stands for Germany, S1 is the code for the city or region and SCA identifies the branch Scharnhauser Bank EG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.