SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22896
RAIFCH22896 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gurmels, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22896 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 896 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gurmels |
| 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.
- 896 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 RAIFCH22896?
RAIFCH22896 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gurmels, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22896?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22896 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22896.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22896 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22896.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.