SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22976
RAIFCH22976 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Selzach, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22976 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 976 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Selzach |
| 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.
- 976 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 RAIFCH22976?
RAIFCH22976 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Selzach, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22976 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22976.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22976 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 976 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22976 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22976 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.