SWIFT/BIC code BAMRCHZZXXX
BAMRCHZZXXX belongs to Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAMRCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAMRCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAMR 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
Which institution is behind BIC BAMRCHZZXXX?
BAMRCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG.
What do the letters in BAMRCHZZXXX stand for?
BAMR is the bank code of Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAMRCHZZXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter BAMRCHZZXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BAMRCHZZXXX against the details from Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Is BAMRCHZZ and BAMRCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BAMRCHZZ is the short version of BAMRCHZZXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
Do I need BAMRCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BAMRCHZZXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.