SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22D17

RAIFCH22D17 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Wattwil, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22D17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22D17
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeD17
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityWattwil
CountrySwitzerland

The way 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.
D17 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 code RAIFCH22D17?

RAIFCH22D17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Wattwil, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22D17?

RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22D17 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 RAIFCH22D17.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22D17 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22D17 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got more 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 do the letters in RAIFCH22D17 stand for?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and D17 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.