SWIFT/BIC code RAIPDE51XXX

RAIPDE51XXX belongs to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Karlstadt, Germany.

RAIPDE51XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIPDE51XXX
8-character codeRAIPDE51
Branch codeXXX
BankRaiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG
BranchHead office
CityKarlstadt
CountryGermany

How the Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG SWIFT/BIC works

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

RAIP 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 is behind BIC RAIPDE51XXX?

RAIPDE51XXX identifies the head office of Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Karlstadt, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG.

Are RAIPDE51 and RAIPDE51XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. RAIPDE51 is the short version of RAIPDE51XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Karlstadt.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RAIPDE51XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIPDE51XXX.

Has Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of RAIPDE51XXX stand for?

RAIP is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Main-Spessart EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

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