SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22A31

RAIFCH22A31 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Naefels, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22A31

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22A31
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeA31
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityNaefels
CountrySwitzerland

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.
A31 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 uses BIC RAIFCH22A31?

RAIFCH22A31 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Naefels, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of RAIFCH22A31 stand for?

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 A31 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

What happens if I enter RAIFCH22A31 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22A31 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22A31?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22A31 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22A31.

Do I need RAIFCH22A31 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22A31.

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