SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22493
RAIFCH22493 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Buerchen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22493 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 493 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Buerchen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 493 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 SWIFT code RAIFCH22493?
The code RAIFCH22493 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Buerchen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22493 for a euro transfer 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 do need RAIFCH22493.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22493 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 493 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22493?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22493 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22493 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.