SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA — RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG, GERZEN

About SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA — RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG, GERZEN

SWIFT code GENODEF1GZA is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG in GERZEN, 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 GERZEN-AHAM EG for all outward international remittances from GERZEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA

The code GENODEF1GZA follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG account in GERZEN, share SWIFT code GENODEF1GZA 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 GERZEN-AHAM EG, GERZEN must provide SWIFT code GENODEF1GZA. 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 GERZEN-AHAM EG in GERZEN rely on SWIFT code GENODEF1GZA 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 RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG →

How SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GENODEF1GZA 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 GERZEN-AHAM EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GENODEF1GZA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GENODEF1GZA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GERZEN 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 GENODEF1GZA directly with RAIFFEISENBANK GERZEN-AHAM EG's GERZEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.