SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22572
RAIFCH22572 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sion/Sitten, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22572 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 572 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sion/Sitten |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 572 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/BIC code RAIFCH22572?
RAIFCH22572 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sion/Sitten, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22572 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22572 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22572?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22572 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22572 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22572 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 572 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22572 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22572.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.