SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22D02
RAIFCH22D02 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Schaenis, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22D02 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | D02 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schaenis |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- D02 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 uses SWIFT code RAIFCH22D02?
RAIFCH22D02 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Schaenis, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RAIFCH22D02 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22D02.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22D02 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and D02 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22D02?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22D02 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 RAIFCH22D02.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.