SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E60
RAIFCH22E60 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E60 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rotkreuz |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- E60 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 branch uses BIC RAIFCH22E60?
The code RAIFCH22E60 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22E60 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAIFCH22E60 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22E60 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22E60.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22E60 stand for?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and E60 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.