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SWIFT/BIC code RAIFCH22STR

RAIFCH22STR belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

RAIFCH22STR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAIFCH22STR
8-character codeRAIFCH22
Branch codeSTR
BankRaiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft
Branch—
CitySt. Gallen
CountrySwitzerland

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.
STR 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 SWIFT code RAIFCH22STR?

The code RAIFCH22STR belongs to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, a unit of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use RAIFCH22 instead of RAIFCH22STR?

RAIFCH22 is the main office of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, while RAIFCH22STR points to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RAIFCH22STR if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RAIFCH22STR 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. For other currencies you do need RAIFCH22STR.

Does Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 353 SWIFT/BIC codes for Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of RAIFCH22STR mean?

RAIF is the bank code of Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and STR identifies 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.