SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22097
RAIFCH22097 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Laufen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22097 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 097 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Laufen |
| 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).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 097 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 SWIFT code RAIFCH22097?
RAIFCH22097 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Laufen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22097 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22097 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22097 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 097 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22097 to send euros 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. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22097.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.