SWIFT/BIC code ARZBCHZ1XXX

ARZBCHZ1XXX belongs to Arzi Bank A G in Zurich, Switzerland.

ARZBCHZ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARZBCHZ1XXX
8-character codeARZBCHZ1
Branch codeXXX
BankArzi Bank A G
BranchHead office
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How the Arzi Bank A G SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

ARZB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
Z1 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 institution uses BIC ARZBCHZ1XXX?

The code ARZBCHZ1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Arzi Bank A G in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Arzi Bank A G does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Arzi Bank A G?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Does Arzi Bank A G have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – ARZBCHZ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Arzi Bank A G in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of ARZBCHZ1XXX stand for?

ARZB is the bank code of Arzi Bank A G, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I enter ARZBCHZ1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ARZBCHZ1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Are ARZBCHZ1 and ARZBCHZ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ARZBCHZ1 is the 8-character version of ARZBCHZ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Arzi Bank A G in Zurich.

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