SWIFT/BIC code BAAMCHBBBVG
BAAMCHBBBVG belongs to Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAAMCHBBBVG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAAMCHBB |
| Branch code | BVG |
| Bank | Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- BVG 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/BIC code BAAMCHBBBVG?
BAAMCHBBBVG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, a unit of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG in Basle, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BAAMCHBB instead of BAAMCHBBBVG?
BAAMCHBB points to the main office of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, while BAAMCHBBBVG is Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BAAMCHBBBVG if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAAMCHBBBVG for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BAAMCHBBBVG.
What does each part of BAAMCHBBBVG stand for?
BAAM is the bank code of Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG, CH stands for Switzerland, BB is the location code and BVG identifies the branch Baloise Asset Management Schweiz AG.
What happens if I enter BAAMCHBBBVG with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAAMCHBBBVG with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.