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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E16

RAIFCH22E16 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Waengi, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22E16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22E16
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeE16
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CityWaengi
CountrySwitzerland

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.
E16 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 RAIFCH22E16?

The code RAIFCH22E16 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, part of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Waengi, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RAIFCH22E16 mean?

RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and E16 identifies the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E16?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E16 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22E16 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RAIFCH22E16 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RAIFCH22E16.

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