SWIFT/BIC code XRTRDEF1XXX
XRTRDEF1XXX belongs to Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XRTRDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XRTRDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XRTR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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/BIC code XRTRDEF1XXX?
The code XRTRDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of XRTRDEF1XXX stand for?
XRTR is the institution code of Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten), DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Is XRTRDEF1 and XRTRDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. XRTRDEF1 is the 8-character version of XRTRDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) in Frankfurt Am Main.
How long does it take to send money to Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten)?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need XRTRDEF1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need XRTRDEF1XXX.
Does Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, XRTRDEF1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Rtr (Reuters-Realtime-Daten) in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.