SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22986

RAIFCH22986 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zuchwil, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22986

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22986
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch code986
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityZuchwil
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
986 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 code RAIFCH22986?

RAIFCH22986 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zuchwil, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22986?

RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22986 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22986 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need RAIFCH22986 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22986.

How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22986 mean?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 986 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

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