SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22539
RAIFCH22539 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Reckingen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22539 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 539 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Reckingen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 539 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 branch is behind SWIFT code RAIFCH22539?
RAIFCH22539 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Reckingen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22539 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22539.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22539?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22539 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22539 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22539 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 539 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22539 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22539 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.