SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22749
RAIFCH22749 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zufikon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22749 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 749 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zufikon |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 749 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 SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22749?
RAIFCH22749 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zufikon, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22749 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22749 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
What does each part of RAIFCH22749 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 749 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22749 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 RAIFCH22749.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22749?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22749 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22749 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.