SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E12
RAIFCH22E12 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Taegerwilen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E12 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E12 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Taegerwilen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- E12 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/BIC code RAIFCH22E12?
RAIFCH22E12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Taegerwilen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RAIFCH22E12 to send euros 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 do need RAIFCH22E12.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E12?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E12 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22E12.
What happens if I enter RAIFCH22E12 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RAIFCH22E12 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.