SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22375
RAIFCH22375 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22375 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 375 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 375 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 SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22375?
RAIFCH22375 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lugano, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22375 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 375 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22375?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22375 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22375.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22375 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22375 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.