SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22283
RAIFCH22283 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lamone, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22283 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 283 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lamone |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 283 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 is behind BIC RAIFCH22283?
RAIFCH22283 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lamone, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22283 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 283 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22283?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22283 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22283.
Do I need RAIFCH22283 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22283.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.