SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22581
RAIFCH22581 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Le Chable, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22581 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 581 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Le Chable |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 581 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 is behind BIC RAIFCH22581?
RAIFCH22581 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Le Chable, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22581?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22581 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22581 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22581 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22581.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22581 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 581 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.