SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1 — RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG, MAINZ

About SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1 — RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG, MAINZ

SWIFT code GENODE51MZ1 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG in MAINZ, 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 MAINZ EG for all outward international remittances from MAINZ. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1

The code GENODE51MZ1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG account in MAINZ, share SWIFT code GENODE51MZ1 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 MAINZ EG, MAINZ must provide SWIFT code GENODE51MZ1. 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 MAINZ EG in MAINZ rely on SWIFT code GENODE51MZ1 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 MAINZ EG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODE51MZ1 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 MAINZ EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODE51MZ1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODE51MZ1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MAINZ 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 GENODE51MZ1 directly with RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK MAINZ EG's MAINZ branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.