SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22926

RAIFCH22926 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Witterswil, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22926

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22926
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code926
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityWitterswil
CountrySwitzerland

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.
926 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22926?

The code RAIFCH22926 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Witterswil, 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?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22926 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22926 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of RAIFCH22926 mean?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 926 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Do I need RAIFCH22926 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22926.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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.