SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22296
RAIFCH22296 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22296 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 296 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Riva San Vitale |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 296 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22296?
RAIFCH22296 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22296?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22296 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22296 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
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.
Do I need RAIFCH22296 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22296.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.