SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22882
RAIFCH22882 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Signau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22882 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 882 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Signau |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 882 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22882?
RAIFCH22882 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Signau, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22882 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22882 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RAIFCH22882 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 do need RAIFCH22882.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22882?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22882 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22882 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.