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SWIFT/BIC code RAFEDE21XXX

RAFEDE21XXX belongs to Raiffeisenbank EG in Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany.

RAFEDE21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAFEDE21XXX
8-character codeRAFEDE21
Branch codeXXX
BankRaiffeisenbank EG
BranchHead office
CityHenstedt-Ulzburg
CountryGermany

The way the Raiffeisenbank EG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

RAFE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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

Which bank is behind BIC RAFEDE21XXX?

The code RAFEDE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Raiffeisenbank EG in Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Raiffeisenbank EG.

What does each part of RAFEDE21XXX stand for?

RAFE is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank EG, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Does Raiffeisenbank EG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Are RAFEDE21 and RAFEDE21XXX the same code?

Yes. RAFEDE21 is the short version of RAFEDE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Raiffeisenbank EG in Henstedt-Ulzburg.

Do I need RAFEDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAFEDE21XXX.

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