SWIFT/BIC code AXIPCHZZWIN

AXIPCHZZWIN belongs to Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.

AXIPCHZZWIN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXIPCHZZWIN
8-character codeAXIPCHZZ
Branch codeWIN
BankAxa Versicherungen AG
BranchWv - Axa Insurance Allocated Assets
CityWinterthur
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Axa Versicherungen AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
WIN 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code AXIPCHZZWIN?

AXIPCHZZWIN identifies Wv - Axa Insurance Allocated Assets, a branch or department of Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter AXIPCHZZWIN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXIPCHZZWIN with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in AXIPCHZZWIN stand for?

AXIP is the bank code of Axa Versicherungen AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and WIN is the code of the branch Wv - Axa Insurance Allocated Assets.

Can I use AXIPCHZZ instead of AXIPCHZZWIN?

AXIPCHZZ points to the head office of Axa Versicherungen AG, while AXIPCHZZWIN is Wv - Axa Insurance Allocated Assets. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXIPCHZZWIN.

Do I need AXIPCHZZWIN to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need AXIPCHZZWIN.

How long does a transfer to Axa Versicherungen AG take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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