SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22971
RAIFCH22971 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Recherswil, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22971 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 971 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Recherswil |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 971 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22971?
RAIFCH22971 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Recherswil, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22971?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22971 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22971 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22971 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22971 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22971 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22971.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.