SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH21001
RAIFCH21001 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | Trading Central Bank Department |
| City | St. Gallen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RAIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 branch is behind BIC RAIFCH21001?
RAIFCH21001 identifies Trading Central Bank Department, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH21 instead of RAIFCH21001?
RAIFCH21 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH21001 is Trading Central Bank Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH21001 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH21001 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH21001.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.