SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22689
RAIFCH22689 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gansingen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22689 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 689 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gansingen |
| 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.
- 689 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 SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22689?
RAIFCH22689 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gansingen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH22689 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22689.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22689?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22689 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22689 if the recipient asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.