SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C71
RAIFCH22C71 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gossau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C71 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C71 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gossau |
| 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.
- C71 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 RAIFCH22C71?
The code RAIFCH22C71 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Gossau, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have 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 happens if I enter RAIFCH22C71 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22C71 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need RAIFCH22C71 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22C71.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C71?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C71 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22C71 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.