SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22188
RAIFCH22188 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Chene-Bourg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chene-Bourg |
| 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.
- 188 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 RAIFCH22188?
The code RAIFCH22188 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Chene-Bourg, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22188?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22188 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22188 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22188 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22188.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22188 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 188 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.