SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22B69
RAIFCH22B69 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Hitzkirch, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22B69 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | B69 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hitzkirch |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- B69 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22B69?
RAIFCH22B69 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Hitzkirch, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22B69 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22B69.
What does each part of RAIFCH22B69 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and B69 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22B69 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22B69 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22B69?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22B69 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RAIFCH22B69 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.