SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22819
RAIFCH22819 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Urtenen-Schonbuehl, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22819 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 819 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Urtenen-Schonbuehl |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 819 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 is behind BIC RAIFCH22819?
RAIFCH22819 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Urtenen-Schonbuehl, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22819?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22819 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22819 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Do I need RAIFCH22819 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22819.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.