SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22595
RAIFCH22595 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fully, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22595 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 595 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fully |
| 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.
- 595 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 RAIFCH22595?
RAIFCH22595 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Fully, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 RAIFCH22595 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22595.
What does each part of RAIFCH22595 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 595 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22595?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22595 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22595 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22595 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22595 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.