SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22977
RAIFCH22977 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Solothurn, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22977 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 977 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Solothurn |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 977 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 BIC RAIFCH22977?
RAIFCH22977 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Solothurn, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22977?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22977 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22977 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22977 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22977 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Do I need RAIFCH22977 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22977.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.