SWIFT Code RARSDE71 — RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG, OETTINGEN

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG in OETTINGEN, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Germany
RAIFFEISE…
OETTINGEN
Result

OETTINGEN

RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

RARSDE71

Code Breakdown

RARS Bank Code
·
DE Country
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71 Location

Branch

OETTINGEN

City

OETTINGEN

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code RARSDE71 — RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG, OETTINGEN

SWIFT code RARSDE71 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG in OETTINGEN, Germany. 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 RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG for all outward international remittances from OETTINGEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code RARSDE71

The code RARSDE71 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeRARS4 lettersIdentifies RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code712 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Quick Tip: RARSDE71 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code RARSDE71

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG account in OETTINGEN, share SWIFT code RARSDE71 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 RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG, OETTINGEN must provide SWIFT code RARSDE71. 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 RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG in OETTINGEN rely on SWIFT code RARSDE71 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT RARSDE718 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code RARSDE71 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG →

How SWIFT Code RARSDE71 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code RARSDE71 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 RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code RARSDE71

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter RARSDE71 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for OETTINGEN 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 Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm RARSDE71 directly with RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG's OETTINGEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against RAIFFEISEN-VOLKSBANK RIES EG's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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