SWIFT/BIC code AXIPCHZZWET
AXIPCHZZWET belongs to Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXIPCHZZWET |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXIPCHZZ |
| Branch code | WET |
| Bank | Axa Versicherungen AG |
| Branch | Wle - Axa Individual Life Free Assets |
| City | Winterthur |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Axa Versicherungen AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AXIP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- WET 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 AXIPCHZZWET?
AXIPCHZZWET is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wle - Axa Individual Life Free Assets, a unit of Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of AXIPCHZZWET mean?
AXIP is the bank code of Axa Versicherungen AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and WET is the code of the branch Wle - Axa Individual Life Free Assets.
Can I use AXIPCHZZ instead of AXIPCHZZWET?
AXIPCHZZ is the main office of Axa Versicherungen AG, while AXIPCHZZWET is Wle - Axa Individual Life Free Assets. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXIPCHZZWET.
How long does it take to send money to Axa Versicherungen AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AXIPCHZZWET for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need AXIPCHZZWET.
What happens if I use AXIPCHZZWET incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AXIPCHZZWET against the details from Axa Versicherungen AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.