SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22940

RAIFCH22940 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Erlinsbach, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22940

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22940
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code940
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityErlinsbach
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
940 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 is behind SWIFT code RAIFCH22940?

The code RAIFCH22940 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Erlinsbach, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RAIFCH22940 stand for?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 940 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22940?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22940 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 RAIFCH22940.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need RAIFCH22940 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22940.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.