SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22842
RAIFCH22842 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22842 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 842 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Interlaken |
| 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.
- 842 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 is behind SWIFT code RAIFCH22842?
RAIFCH22842 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Interlaken, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22842 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22842 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of RAIFCH22842 mean?
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 842 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22842 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 RAIFCH22842.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.