SWIFT/BIC code RAESDE71XXX
RAESDE71XXX belongs to Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG in Gestratz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAESDE71XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAESDE71 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gestratz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 71 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RAESDE71XXX?
RAESDE71XXX identifies the head office of Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG in Gestratz, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use RAESDE71XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAESDE71XXX against the details from Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG before sending.
What does each part of RAESDE71XXX mean?
RAES is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 71 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need RAESDE71XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAESDE71XXX.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is RAESDE71 and RAESDE71XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RAESDE71 is the 8-character version of RAESDE71XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Raiffeisenbank Westallgaeu EG in Gestratz.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.