SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E57
RAIFCH22E57 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Menzingen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E57 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E57 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Menzingen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- E57 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 BIC RAIFCH22E57?
RAIFCH22E57 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Menzingen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 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. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22E57 for a euro transfer 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 RAIFCH22E57.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E57?
RAIFCH22 points to the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E57 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22E57.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.