SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22962
RAIFCH22962 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mumliswil, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22962 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 962 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mumliswil |
| 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.
- 962 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22962?
The code RAIFCH22962 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mumliswil, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22962 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 962 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22962 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22962.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22962?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22962 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22962 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.