SWIFT Code BAAUFR21 — BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG, STRASBOURG

About SWIFT Code BAAUFR21 — BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG, STRASBOURG

SWIFT code BAAUFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG in STRASBOURG, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG for all outward international remittances from STRASBOURG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BAAUFR21

The code BAAUFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BAAUFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG account in STRASBOURG, share SWIFT code BAAUFR21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG, STRASBOURG must provide SWIFT code BAAUFR21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG in STRASBOURG rely on SWIFT code BAAUFR21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG →

How SWIFT Code BAAUFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BAAUFR21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BAAUFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BAAUFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for STRASBOURG only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BAAUFR21 directly with BADENIA BAUSPARKASSE AG's STRASBOURG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.