SWIFT/BIC code RAFIDE61XXX

RAFIDE61XXX belongs to Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen in Gschwend, Germany.

RAFIDE61XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAFIDE61XXX
8-character codeRAFIDE61
Branch codeXXX
BankRaiffeisenbank Frickenhofen
BranchHead office
CityGschwend
CountryGermany

The way the Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

RAFI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
61 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 institution uses SWIFT code RAFIDE61XXX?

RAFIDE61XXX identifies the head office of Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen in Gschwend, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in RAFIDE61XXX stand for?

RAFI is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen, DE stands for Germany, 61 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Does Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – RAFIDE61XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Are RAFIDE61 and RAFIDE61XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. RAFIDE61 is the short version of RAFIDE61XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen in Gschwend.

Do I need RAFIDE61XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RAFIDE61XXX.

What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Frickenhofen?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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