SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22899
RAIFCH22899 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Plaffeien, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22899 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 899 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Plaffeien |
| 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.
- 899 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 BIC RAIFCH22899?
The code RAIFCH22899 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Plaffeien, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more 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.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22899 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22899 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of RAIFCH22899 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 899 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22899 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22899.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22899?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22899 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22899.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.