SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E31
RAIFCH22E31 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altdorf, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E31 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Altdorf |
| 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.
- E31 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 RAIFCH22E31?
The code RAIFCH22E31 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Altdorf, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RAIFCH22E31 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RAIFCH22E31.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22E31 mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and E31 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E31?
RAIFCH22 points to the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E31 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22E31 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.