SWIFT/BIC code RAFUDE71XXX
RAFUDE71XXX belongs to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG in Nuernberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAFUDE71XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAFUDE71 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nuernberg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAFU 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAFUDE71XXX?
The code RAFUDE71XXX belongs to the head office of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG in Nuernberg, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG.
What happens if I enter RAFUDE71XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAFUDE71XXX with the recipient before sending.
Is RAFUDE71 and RAFUDE71XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RAFUDE71 is the 8-character version of RAFUDE71XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG in Nuernberg.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAFUDE71XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAFUDE71XXX.
What do the letters in RAFUDE71XXX stand for?
RAFU is the bank code of Raiffeisen-Volksbank Fuerth EG, DE stands for Germany, 71 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.