SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22A63
RAIFCH22A63 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Cazis, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22A63 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | A63 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cazis |
| 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.
- A63 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 RAIFCH22A63?
The code RAIFCH22A63 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Cazis, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22A63 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and A63 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22A63 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22A63.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22A63?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22A63 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22A63 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22A63 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22A63 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.