SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22INV
RAIFCH22INV belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RAIFCH22INV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RAIFCH22 |
| Branch code | INV |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Gallen |
| 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.
- INV 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22INV?
The code RAIFCH22INV belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need RAIFCH22INV to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RAIFCH22INV.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RAIFCH22INV mean?
RAIF is the institution code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and INV identifies the department Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft.
Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22INV?
RAIFCH22 is the head office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22INV is Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RAIFCH22INV if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.