SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22888
RAIFCH22888 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Burgdorf, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22888 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 888 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Burgdorf |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- 888 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 BIC RAIFCH22888?
The code RAIFCH22888 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Burgdorf, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22888 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. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22888.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22888 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 888 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.