SWIFT / BIC Code
GENODEF1S12
Sparda-Bank Hessen
GENODEF1S12 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparda-Bank Hessen, based in Frankfurt am Main. Its bank code (BLZ) is 50090500, the code an IBAN at Sparda-Bank Hessen carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
GENO: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
F1: location code (city / timezone)
S12: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparda-Bank Hessen's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Sparda-Bank Hessen?
GENODEF1S12. The last three characters, S12, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does GENODEF1S12 mean?
"GENO" identifies Sparda-Bank Hessen, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "F1" is the location code, and "S12" names the branch.
What is Sparda-Bank Hessen's bank code (BLZ)?
50090500. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparda-Bank Hessen IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 50090500 for Sparda-Bank Hessen) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparda-Bank Hessen?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparda-Bank Hessen in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 1 July 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Sparda-Bank Hessen confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.