SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22287
RAIFCH22287 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Melano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22287 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 287 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Melano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 287 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
What bank is behind BIC RAIFCH22287?
The code RAIFCH22287 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Melano, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22287?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22287 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22287 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Do I need RAIFCH22287 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22287.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22287 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22287 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.