SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22627
RAIFCH22627 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Val-D Illiez, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22627 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 627 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Val-D Illiez |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 627 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 RAIFCH22627?
RAIFCH22627 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Val-D Illiez, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22627 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22627 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RAIFCH22627 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22627.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22627?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22627 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22627 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.