SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS — RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK, WASBEK

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK in WASBEK, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Germany
RAIFFEISE…
WASBEK
Result

WASBEK

RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

GENODEF1WAS

Code Breakdown

GENO Bank Code
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DE Country
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F1 Location
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WAS Branch

Branch

WASBEK

City

WASBEK

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS — RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK, WASBEK

SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK in WASBEK, 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 RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK for all outward international remittances from WASBEK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS

The code GENODEF1WAS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeGENO4 lettersIdentifies RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location CodeF12 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeWAS3 charsIdentifies the specific WASBEK branch
Quick Tip: GENODEF1WAS is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK account in WASBEK, share SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS 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 RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK, WASBEK must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS. 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 RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK in WASBEK rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT GENODEF1WAS8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK →

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1WAS 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 RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1WAS

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1WAS uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for WASBEK 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 GENODEF1WAS directly with RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK's WASBEK branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against RAIFFEISENBANK EG WASBEK's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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