SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C58
RAIFCH22C58 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Berneck, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C58 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C58 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berneck |
| 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.
- C58 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 BIC RAIFCH22C58?
RAIFCH22C58 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Berneck, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22C58 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22C58.
What does each part of RAIFCH22C58 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and C58 identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C58?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C58 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22C58 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22C58 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22C58 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.