SWIFT/BIC code BAERCHZZXXX
BAERCHZZXXX belongs to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAERCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAERCHZZ |
| 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).
- ZZ 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 is behind SWIFT code BAERCHZZXXX?
BAERCHZZXXX identifies the headquarters of Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich.
Does Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAERCHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter BAERCHZZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAERCHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are BAERCHZZ and BAERCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. BAERCHZZ is the short version of BAERCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich in Zurich.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Julius Baer and Co.ltd., Zurich in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAERCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BAERCHZZXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.