SWIFT/BIC code ARSGCH21XXX

ARSGCH21XXX belongs to Archelon Suisse GMBH in Zug, Switzerland.

ARSGCH21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARSGCH21XXX
8-character codeARSGCH21
Branch codeXXX
BankArchelon Suisse GMBH
BranchHead office
CityZug
CountrySwitzerland

How the Archelon Suisse GMBH SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ARSG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 is behind SWIFT code ARSGCH21XXX?

The code ARSGCH21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Archelon Suisse GMBH in Zug, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Archelon Suisse GMBH does not need a specific branch.

Does Archelon Suisse GMBH use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – ARSGCH21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Archelon Suisse GMBH in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do the letters in ARSGCH21XXX stand for?

ARSG is the bank code of Archelon Suisse GMBH, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Is ARSGCH21 and ARSGCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ARSGCH21 is the 8-character version of ARSGCH21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Archelon Suisse GMBH in Zug.

What happens if I use ARSGCH21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARSGCH21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Do I need ARSGCH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need ARSGCH21XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.