SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22837
RAIFCH22837 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22837 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 837 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lauterbrunnen |
| 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.
- 837 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 SWIFT code RAIFCH22837?
RAIFCH22837 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RAIFCH22837 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22837.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one 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 in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22837?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22837 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22837.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.