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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22159

RAIFCH22159 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Villars Sur Glane, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22159

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22159
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code159
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityVillars Sur Glane
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
159 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 is behind BIC RAIFCH22159?

RAIFCH22159 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Villars Sur Glane, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RAIFCH22159 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22159 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.

What does each part of RAIFCH22159 mean?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 159 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RAIFCH22159 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. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22159.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22159?

RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22159 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22159 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.