SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C81
RAIFCH22C81 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mels, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C81 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C81 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mels |
| 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.
- C81 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 uses BIC RAIFCH22C81?
RAIFCH22C81 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Mels, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Do I need RAIFCH22C81 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 still need RAIFCH22C81.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more 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 does each part of RAIFCH22C81 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and C81 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.