SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1 — RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG, KRONACH

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1 — RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG, KRONACH

SWIFT code GENODEF1KC1 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG in KRONACH, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG for all outward international remittances from KRONACH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1

The code GENODEF1KC1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG account in KRONACH, share SWIFT code GENODEF1KC1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG, KRONACH must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1KC1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG in KRONACH rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1KC1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG →

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1KC1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1KC1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1KC1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KRONACH only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GENODEF1KC1 directly with RAIFFEISEN - VOLKSBANK KRONACH-LUDWIGSSTADT EG's KRONACH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.