SWIFT/BIC code RARIDE51XXX

RARIDE51XXX belongs to Raiffeisenbank Ried EG in Buerstadt, Germany.

RARIDE51XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRARIDE51XXX
8-character codeRARIDE51
Branch codeXXX
BankRaiffeisenbank Ried EG
BranchHead office
CityBuerstadt
CountryGermany

The way the Raiffeisenbank Ried EG SWIFT/BIC works

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

RARI 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

Which institution uses SWIFT code RARIDE51XXX?

RARIDE51XXX identifies the headquarters of Raiffeisenbank Ried EG in Buerstadt, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Raiffeisenbank Ried EG.

What does each part of RARIDE51XXX mean?

RARI is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Ried EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Do I need RARIDE51XXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RARIDE51XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Ried EG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Are RARIDE51 and RARIDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. RARIDE51 is the short version of RARIDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Raiffeisenbank Ried EG in Buerstadt.

What happens if I enter RARIDE51XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RARIDE51XXX against the details from Raiffeisenbank Ried EG before sending.

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