SWIFT/BIC code ALCECHG1XXX
ALCECHG1XXX belongs to Alcifinance SA in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALCECHG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALCECHG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alcifinance SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Alcifinance SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALCE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ALCECHG1XXX?
ALCECHG1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Alcifinance SA in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alcifinance SA.
What does each part of ALCECHG1XXX mean?
ALCE is the institution code of Alcifinance SA, CH stands for Switzerland, G1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alcifinance SA?
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.
Does Alcifinance SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ALCECHG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alcifinance SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are ALCECHG1 and ALCECHG1XXX the same code?
Yes. ALCECHG1 is the 8-character version of ALCECHG1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Alcifinance SA in Geneva.
Do I need ALCECHG1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ALCECHG1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.