SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22181
RAIFCH22181 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Bernex, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22181 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 181 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bernex |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 181 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 RAIFCH22181?
RAIFCH22181 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Bernex, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22181 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22181 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22181 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 181 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22181?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22181 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22181.
Do I need RAIFCH22181 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22181.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.