SWIFT / BIC Code
GENODEM1GLS
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank
GENODEM1GLS is the BIC (SWIFT code) of GLS Gemeinschaftsbank, based in Bochum. It holds 2 bank codes (BLZ), 43060967 among them; an IBAN at GLS Gemeinschaftsbank carries its code in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
Check an IBAN from GLS Gemeinschaftsbank
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BIC Breakdown
GENO: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
M1: location code (city / timezone)
GLS: specific branch
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for GLS Gemeinschaftsbank?
GENODEM1GLS. The last three characters, GLS, name a specific office of the bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does GENODEM1GLS mean?
"GENO" identifies GLS Gemeinschaftsbank, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "M1" is the location code, and "GLS" names the branch.
What is GLS Gemeinschaftsbank's bank code (BLZ)?
GLS Gemeinschaftsbank holds 2 of them; 43060967 is one. The code sits in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany, so the IBAN itself shows which one an account uses. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists every one.
How long are GLS Gemeinschaftsbank IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to GLS Gemeinschaftsbank?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists GLS Gemeinschaftsbank in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 27 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does GLS Gemeinschaftsbank 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.