SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22E88
RAIFCH22E88 belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22E88 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | E88 |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berne |
| 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.
- E88 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 BIC RAIFCH22E88?
RAIFCH22E88 identifies Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Berne, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22E88?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22E88 is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RAIFCH22E88.
Has Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 do the letters in RAIFCH22E88 stand for?
RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and E88 is the code of the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
What happens if I use RAIFCH22E88 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RAIFCH22E88 against the details from Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.