SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22117
RAIFCH22117 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Charmey, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22117 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 117 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Charmey |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 117 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 code RAIFCH22117?
RAIFCH22117 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Charmey, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22117 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 117 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
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. 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 RAIFCH22117?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22117 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22117.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22117 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22117 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.