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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22838

RAIFCH22838 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Spiez, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22838

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22838
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code838
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CitySpiez
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
838 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 branch uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22838?

RAIFCH22838 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Spiez, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22838?

RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22838 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22838 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RAIFCH22838 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22838.

What happens if I enter RAIFCH22838 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22838 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.