SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22816
RAIFCH22816 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Erlenbach Im Simmental, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22816 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 816 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erlenbach Im Simmental |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 816 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 is behind SWIFT code RAIFCH22816?
RAIFCH22816 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Erlenbach Im Simmental, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RAIFCH22816 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 816 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22816?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22816 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22816 if the recipient asks for it.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22816 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22816.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.