SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22492
RAIFCH22492 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Bitsch, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22492 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 492 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bitsch |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 492 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 RAIFCH22492?
The code RAIFCH22492 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Bitsch, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22492 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 492 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22492?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22492 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22492.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22492 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22492.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.