SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22485
RAIFCH22485 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gimel, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22485 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 485 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gimel |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 485 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 is behind BIC RAIFCH22485?
The code RAIFCH22485 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gimel, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22485?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22485 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22485 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH22485 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22485.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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.
What does each part of RAIFCH22485 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 485 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.