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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22272

RAIFCH22272 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Chiasso, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22272

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22272
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code272
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityChiasso
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
272 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 RAIFCH22272?

RAIFCH22272 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Chiasso, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22272 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22272 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.

Do I need RAIFCH22272 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22272.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RAIFCH22272 mean?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 272 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.