SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22982
RAIFCH22982 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Welschenrohr, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22982 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | 982 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Welschenrohr |
| 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.
- 982 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 RAIFCH22982?
The code RAIFCH22982 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Welschenrohr, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RAIFCH22982 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 982 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22982?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22982 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22982 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH22982 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22982.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.