SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22401
RAIFCH22401 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Montagny-Pres-Yverdon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22401 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 401 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Montagny-Pres-Yverdon |
| 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.
- 401 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 BIC RAIFCH22401?
The code RAIFCH22401 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Montagny-Pres-Yverdon, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22401 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22401 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22401 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 401 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22401 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22401.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.