SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22955

RAIFCH22955 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Kestenholz, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22955

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22955
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code955
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityKestenholz
CountrySwitzerland

How the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC works

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.
955 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 RAIFCH22955?

RAIFCH22955 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Kestenholz, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22955?

RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22955 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22955 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other 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 RAIFCH22955 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22955 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need RAIFCH22955 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22955.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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