SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22451
RAIFCH22451 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22451 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 451 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lausanne |
| 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.
- 451 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 uses BIC RAIFCH22451?
RAIFCH22451 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lausanne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22451 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22451.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22451?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22451 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22451 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22451 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 451 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.