SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22027
RAIFCH22027 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Porrentruy, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porrentruy |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 027 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22027?
RAIFCH22027 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Porrentruy, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RAIFCH22027 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22027.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22027?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22027 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22027 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks 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.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.