SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C89
RAIFCH22C89 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Niederhelfenschwil, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C89 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C89 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Niederhelfenschwil |
| 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.
- C89 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 SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C89?
The code RAIFCH22C89 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Niederhelfenschwil, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C89?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C89 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22C89.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22C89 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22C89.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22C89 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RAIFCH22C89 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.