SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22A11
RAIFCH22A11 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Herisau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22A11 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | A11 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Herisau |
| 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.
- A11 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 RAIFCH22A11?
RAIFCH22A11 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Herisau, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22A11 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22A11 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Do I need RAIFCH22A11 to send euros 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 still need RAIFCH22A11.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got 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.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.