SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22B65
RAIFCH22B65 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Kriens, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22B65 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | B65 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kriens |
| 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.
- B65 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 RAIFCH22B65?
The code RAIFCH22B65 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Kriens, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22B65 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22B65 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22B65 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22B65.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.