SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22853
RAIFCH22853 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Ringgenberg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22853 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 853 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ringgenberg |
| 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.
- 853 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 RAIFCH22853?
RAIFCH22853 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Ringgenberg, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22853 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 853 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22853 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22853.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often 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.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22853?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22853 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22853.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.