SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22894
RAIFCH22894 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Duedingen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22894 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 894 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Duedingen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 894 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 uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22894?
RAIFCH22894 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Duedingen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22894 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22894.
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.
What does each part of RAIFCH22894 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 894 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22894?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22894 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22894.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.