SWIFT/BIC code REWZDE31XXX
REWZDE31XXX belongs to Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REWZDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REWZDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- REWZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 uses SWIFT code REWZDE31XXX?
REWZDE31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft in Koeln, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft.
Is REWZDE31 and REWZDE31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. REWZDE31 is the 8-character version of REWZDE31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft in Koeln.
Do I need REWZDE31XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need REWZDE31XXX.
How long does a transfer to Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – REWZDE31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in REWZDE31XXX mean?
REWZ is the bank code of Rewe-Zentral-Aktiengesellschaft, DE stands for Germany, 31 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.