SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22B97
RAIFCH22B97 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Pfaffnau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22B97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | B97 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Pfaffnau |
| Country | Switzerland |
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.
- B97 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 RAIFCH22B97?
RAIFCH22B97 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Pfaffnau, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RAIFCH22B97 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and B97 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22B97 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22B97 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22B97?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22B97 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22B97.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.