SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C31
RAIFCH22C31 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sachseln, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C31 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sachseln |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- C31 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 RAIFCH22C31?
RAIFCH22C31 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Sachseln, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22C31 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and C31 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22C31 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22C31 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
Do I need RAIFCH22C31 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22C31.
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 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C31?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C31 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22C31.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.