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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22598

RAIFCH22598 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22598

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22598
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code598
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CitySierre/Siders
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
598 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 RAIFCH22598?

RAIFCH22598 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sierre/Siders, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22598 stand for?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 598 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Do I need RAIFCH22598 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. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22598.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22598 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22598 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.