SWIFT Code RAWNDE51 — RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ, HELMBRECHTS

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ in HELMBRECHTS, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

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

HELMBRECHTS

RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

RAWNDE51

Code Breakdown

RAWN Bank Code
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DE Country
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51 Location

Branch

HELMBRECHTS

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code RAWNDE51 — RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ, HELMBRECHTS

SWIFT code RAWNDE51 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ in HELMBRECHTS, 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 RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ for all outward international remittances from HELMBRECHTS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code RAWNDE51

The code RAWNDE51 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeRAWN4 lettersIdentifies RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code512 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Quick Tip: RAWNDE51 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code RAWNDE51

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ account in HELMBRECHTS, share SWIFT code RAWNDE51 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 RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ, HELMBRECHTS must provide SWIFT code RAWNDE51. 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 RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ in HELMBRECHTS rely on SWIFT code RAWNDE51 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT RAWNDE518 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 RAWNDE51 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 RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ →

How SWIFT Code RAWNDE51 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code RAWNDE51 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 RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code RAWNDE51

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter RAWNDE51 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for HELMBRECHTS 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 RAWNDE51 directly with RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ's HELMBRECHTS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against RAIFFEISENBANK WUESTENSELBITZ's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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