Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas BIC
BIC / SWIFT code
GENODED1PAX
Country
Germany
Bank codes
2 codes
Data as of: Deutsche Bundesbank bank sort code file, valid from 07/09/2026 to 06/12/2026
All bank codes, Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas
The table below lists all 2 bank codes (Bankleitzahlen) assigned to the BIC GENODED1PAX.
| Bank code | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|
| 370 601 93 | GENODED1PAX |
| 370 601 94 | GENODED1PAX |
BIC code for Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas
Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas is a credit institution registered in Germany. Its BIC (Business Identifier Code) is GENODED1PAX and is used for international transfers and SWIFT transactions. The bank is listed in Germany under 2 different bank codes, all sharing the same BIC.
The bank codes of Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas fall within the clearing area of the Rhineland around Düsseldorf and Cologne, shown by the leading digit 3 of the code. The fourth digit of the bank code (6) stands for cooperative central banks and Raiffeisen banks.
GENODED1PAX is made up of: the bank code GENO (identifies Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas), the country code DE (Germany), the location code D1 and the branch code PAX.
How do I use the BIC GENODED1PAX?
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