IBAN for DZ Bank
DZ Bank is a major bank in Germany. IBANs at DZ Bank are 22 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code GENODEFF. Central institution for German cooperative banks (Volksbanken/Raiffeisenbanken).
DZ Bank
Germany · EUR
How to Pay DZ Bank in Germany via Bitwage
Germany is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to DZ Bank accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Germany contractor. Enter their DZ Bank IBAN (22 characters) and SWIFT code GENODEFF.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to EUR and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's DZ Bank account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Germany may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Germany payments.
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DZ Bank IBAN FAQ
Common questions about DZ Bank IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Germany contractors.
DZ Bank IBANs are 22 characters long and start with DE. A typical example is DE86 5006 9412 0000 9999 00. Central institution for German cooperative banks (Volksbanken/Raiffeisenbanken). For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code GENODEFF.
The SWIFT/BIC code for DZ Bank is <strong>GENODEFF</strong>. This identifies DZ Bank on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's DZ Bank IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since Germany is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
Yes. With {{link:products/masspay}} you can include any number of Germany contractors — including multiple DZ Bank accounts — in a single CSV payment run. Bitwage validates each IBAN, locks the FX rate lock, and routes all payments simultaneously.
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