SWIFT/BIC code RABODEFFDIR

RABODEFFDIR belongs to Rabobank Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

RABODEFFDIR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRABODEFFDIR
8-character codeRABODEFF
Branch codeDIR
BankRabobank Frankfurt
BranchDirect Banking
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Rabobank Frankfurt SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

RABO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
DIR Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank uses SWIFT code RABODEFFDIR?

The code RABODEFFDIR belongs to Direct Banking, part of Rabobank Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Rabobank Frankfurt?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need RABODEFFDIR for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RABODEFFDIR.

How long does a transfer to Rabobank Frankfurt take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of RABODEFFDIR mean?

RABO is the bank code of Rabobank Frankfurt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and DIR identifies the branch Direct Banking.

Can I use RABODEFF instead of RABODEFFDIR?

RABODEFF points to the main office of Rabobank Frankfurt, while RABODEFFDIR is Direct Banking. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RABODEFFDIR if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.