SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22D71

RAIFCH22D71 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altnau, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22D71

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22D71
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeD71
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityAltnau
CountrySwitzerland

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.
D71 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code RAIFCH22D71?

The code RAIFCH22D71 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altnau, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got 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.

What happens if I use RAIFCH22D71 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22D71 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22D71?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22D71 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22D71 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in RAIFCH22D71 mean?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and D71 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.