SWIFT/BIC code REWEDE33XXX
REWEDE33XXX belongs to Rewe Zentralfinanz EG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REWEDE33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REWEDE33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rewe Zentralfinanz EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Rewe Zentralfinanz EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- REWE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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 is behind BIC REWEDE33XXX?
REWEDE33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Rewe Zentralfinanz EG in Koeln, Germany. Use it when a payment to Rewe Zentralfinanz EG does not need a specific branch.
Does Rewe Zentralfinanz EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, REWEDE33XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Rewe Zentralfinanz EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need REWEDE33XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need REWEDE33XXX.
How long does a transfer to Rewe Zentralfinanz EG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are REWEDE33 and REWEDE33XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. REWEDE33 is the short version of REWEDE33XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Rewe Zentralfinanz EG in Koeln.
What happens if I use REWEDE33XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check REWEDE33XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.