SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22340
RAIFCH22340 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22340 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 340 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mendrisio |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 340 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 BIC RAIFCH22340?
The code RAIFCH22340 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22340 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22340 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of RAIFCH22340 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 340 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22340 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22340.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22340?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22340 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22340.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.