SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22817
RAIFCH22817 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Steffisburg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22817 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 817 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Steffisburg |
| 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.
- 817 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 uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22817?
RAIFCH22817 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Steffisburg, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22817 stand for?
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 817 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22817 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of 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 RAIFCH22817.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. 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.