SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22098
RAIFCH22098 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Belp, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22098 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 098 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Belp |
| 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.
- 098 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 BIC RAIFCH22098?
RAIFCH22098 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Belp, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22098?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22098 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22098 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22098 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22098.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.