SWIFT/BIC code RLNWATW1497
RLNWATW1497 belongs to Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen in Michelhausen, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RLNWATW1497 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RLNWATW1 |
| Branch code | 497 |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Michelhausen |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RLNW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- W1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 497 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 uses SWIFT code RLNWATW1497?
RLNWATW1497 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen in Michelhausen, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RLNWATW1497 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RLNWATW1497.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – RLNWATW1497 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of RLNWATW1497 stand for?
RLNW is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen, AT stands for Austria, W1 is the location code and 497 identifies the branch Raiffeisenbank Michelhausen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.