Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for GLS Gemeinschaftsbank?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for GLS Gemeinschaftsbank is GENODEM1GLS. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to GLS Gemeinschaftsbank?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to GLS Gemeinschaftsbank, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code GENODEM1GLS (Bochum, Germany) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is GLS Gemeinschaftsbank a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GLS Gemeinschaftsbank is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code GENODEM1GLS mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code GENODEM1GLS: "GENO" is the institution code identifying GLS Gemeinschaftsbank, "DE" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Germany, and "M1" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "GLS" identify a specific branch.

GENODEM1GLS

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