SWIFT/BIC code BAERCHZAXXX
BAERCHZAXXX belongs to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAERCHZAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAERCHZA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAER Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BAERCHZAXXX?
BAERCHZAXXX identifies the head office of Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich does not need a specific branch.
Do I need BAERCHZAXXX 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. If you send another currency you still need BAERCHZAXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BAERCHZAXXX mean?
BAER is the bank code of Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is BAERCHZA and BAERCHZAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BAERCHZA is the 8-character version of BAERCHZAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich in Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd.,zurich in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent 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.