SWIFT/BIC code APHACH22XXX
APHACH22XXX belongs to Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | APHACH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | APHACH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Fribourg |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- APHA 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.
- 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
Which bank is behind BIC APHACH22XXX?
APHACH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited in Fribourg, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – APHACH22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use APHACH22XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check APHACH22XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are APHACH22 and APHACH22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. APHACH22 is the 8-character version of APHACH22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited in Fribourg.
How long does it take to send money to Alcon Pharmaceuticals Limited?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.