SWIFT/BIC code BAAMCHBBBBE
BAAMCHBBBBE belongs to Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAAMCHBBBBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAAMCHBB |
| Branch code | BBE |
| Bank | Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAAM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BBE 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 is behind SWIFT code BAAMCHBBBBE?
BAAMCHBBBBE identifies Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, a branch or department of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG in Basle, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BAAMCHBBBBE to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BAAMCHBBBBE.
How long does it take to send money to Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BAAMCHBBBBE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAAMCHBBBBE with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BAAMCHBB instead of BAAMCHBBBBE?
BAAMCHBB is the head office of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, while BAAMCHBBBBE points to Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAAMCHBBBBE if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BAAMCHBBBBE stand for?
BAAM is the institution code of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BB is the location code and BBE is the code of the department Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.