SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C53
RAIFCH22C53 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Andwil, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C53 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Andwil |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- C53 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/BIC code RAIFCH22C53?
The code RAIFCH22C53 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Andwil, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in RAIFCH22C53 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and C53 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22C53 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22C53 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C53?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C53 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22C53 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need RAIFCH22C53 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22C53.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.