SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22241

RAIFCH22241 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gorgier, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22241

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22241
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code241
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityGorgier
CountrySwitzerland

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.
241 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22241?

RAIFCH22241 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gorgier, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22241 mean?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 241 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22241?

RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22241 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22241 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22241 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22241 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.

Do I need RAIFCH22241 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22241.

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