SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22721
RAIFCH22721 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zofingen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22721 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 721 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zofingen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 721 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22721?
The code RAIFCH22721 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zofingen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RAIFCH22721 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 do need RAIFCH22721.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22721?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22721 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22721.
What does each part of RAIFCH22721 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 721 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.