SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22833
RAIFCH22833 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22833 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 833 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Biel (Bienne) |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 833 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 code RAIFCH22833?
The code RAIFCH22833 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH22833 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22833.
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 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22833 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 833 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other 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.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.