SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E79
RAIFCH22E79 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Rheinau, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E79 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E79 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rheinau |
| 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.
- E79 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 RAIFCH22E79?
RAIFCH22E79 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Rheinau, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in RAIFCH22E79 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and E79 is the code of the branch Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E79?
RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E79 points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RAIFCH22E79 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22E79 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22E79 with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RAIFCH22E79 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22E79.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.