SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22965

RAIFCH22965 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Niedergosgen, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22965

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22965
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code965
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityNiedergosgen
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.
965 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22965?

RAIFCH22965 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Niedergosgen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

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

Do I need RAIFCH22965 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22965.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22965?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22965 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22965 if the recipient 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 RAIFCH22965 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22965 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.

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