SWIFT/BIC code ROVRDE21XXX
ROVRDE21XXX belongs to Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG in Tessin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROVRDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROVRDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tessin |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ROVR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 ROVRDE21XXX?
ROVRDE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG in Tessin, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG.
What is the best way to send money to Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is ROVRDE21 and ROVRDE21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ROVRDE21 is the short version of ROVRDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG in Tessin.
Do I need ROVRDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ROVRDE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of ROVRDE21XXX mean?
ROVR is the institution code of Rostocker Volks- und Raiffeisenbank EG, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.