SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22702
RAIFCH22702 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Oberlunkhofen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22702 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 702 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Oberlunkhofen |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 702 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
Which bank uses BIC RAIFCH22702?
RAIFCH22702 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Oberlunkhofen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22702 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22702.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22702 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22702 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22702 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 702 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22702?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22702 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22702 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.