SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C97
RAIFCH22C97 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altstaetten (Sg), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22C97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | C97 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Altstaetten (Sg) |
| 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.
- C97 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22C97?
The code RAIFCH22C97 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altstaetten (Sg), Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Do I need RAIFCH22C97 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22C97.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22C97?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22C97 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22C97 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RAIFCH22C97 mean?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and C97 identifies 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.