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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22538

RAIFCH22538 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Raron, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22538

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22538
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code538
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityRaron
CountrySwitzerland

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.
538 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 SWIFT code RAIFCH22538?

RAIFCH22538 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Raron, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22538 stand for?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 538 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22538?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22538 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22538.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need RAIFCH22538 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22538.

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