SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22261

RAIFCH22261 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fleurier, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22261

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22261
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code261
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityFleurier
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.
261 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 uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22261?

The code RAIFCH22261 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fleurier, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need RAIFCH22261 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22261.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22261?

RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22261 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22261 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of RAIFCH22261 stand for?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 261 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.