SWIFT/BIC code AXIPCHZZWLK
AXIPCHZZWLK belongs to Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXIPCHZZWLK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXIPCHZZ |
| Branch code | WLK |
| Bank | Axa Versicherungen AG |
| Branch | Wlk - Axa Group Life Allocated 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.
- WLK 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AXIPCHZZWLK?
AXIPCHZZWLK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wlk - Axa Group Life Allocated Assets, part of Axa Versicherungen AG in Winterthur, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need AXIPCHZZWLK for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need AXIPCHZZWLK.
How long does a transfer to Axa Versicherungen AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in AXIPCHZZWLK stand for?
AXIP is the bank code of Axa Versicherungen AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and WLK identifies the department Wlk - Axa Group Life Allocated Assets.
Has Axa Versicherungen AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axa Versicherungen AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axa Versicherungen AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.