SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22005
RAIFCH22005 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Gallen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 005 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22005?
The code RAIFCH22005 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22005?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22005 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22005 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RAIFCH22005 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22005.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.