SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22257
RAIFCH22257 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fontainemelon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22257 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 257 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fontainemelon |
| 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.
- 257 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 BIC RAIFCH22257?
RAIFCH22257 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fontainemelon, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22257?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22257 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22257 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other 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 use RAIFCH22257 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22257 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22257 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 257 is the code of 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.