SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22553
RAIFCH22553 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Visp, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22553 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 553 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Visp |
| 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.
- 553 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 uses BIC RAIFCH22553?
RAIFCH22553 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Visp, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22553 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22553 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22553 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22553.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22553?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22553 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 RAIFCH22553.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.