SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22434

RAIFCH22434 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Echallens, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22434

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22434
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code434
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityEchallens
CountrySwitzerland

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.
434 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 code RAIFCH22434?

RAIFCH22434 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Echallens, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22434 stand for?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 434 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22434 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22434 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need RAIFCH22434 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22434.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.