SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22A48

RAIFCH22A48 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zizers, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22A48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22A48
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeA48
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityZizers
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.
A48 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 RAIFCH22A48?

RAIFCH22A48 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Zizers, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22A48 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22A48 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need RAIFCH22A48 to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22A48.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22A48?

RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22A48 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22A48 if the recipient asks for it.

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