SWIFT/BIC code RAFNDE51XXX
RAFNDE51XXX belongs to Raiffeisen-Volksbank in Zapfendorf, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAFNDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAFNDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Raiffeisen-Volksbank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zapfendorf |
| Country | Germany |
How the Raiffeisen-Volksbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAFN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 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 RAFNDE51XXX?
RAFNDE51XXX identifies the main office of Raiffeisen-Volksbank in Zapfendorf, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Raiffeisen-Volksbank.
Does Raiffeisen-Volksbank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RAFNDE51XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisen-Volksbank in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of RAFNDE51XXX stand for?
RAFN is the institution code of Raiffeisen-Volksbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is RAFNDE51 and RAFNDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. RAFNDE51 is the 8-character version of RAFNDE51XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Raiffeisen-Volksbank in Zapfendorf.
Do I need RAFNDE51XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAFNDE51XXX.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen-Volksbank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.