SWIFT/BIC code BBVACHZZXXX
BBVACHZZXXX belongs to BBVA Suiza SA in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBVACHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBVACHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BBVA Suiza SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the BBVA Suiza SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBVA 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BBVACHZZXXX?
BBVACHZZXXX identifies the head office of BBVA Suiza SA in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to BBVA Suiza SA does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to BBVA Suiza SA in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BBVACHZZXXX mean?
BBVA is the bank code of BBVA Suiza SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does BBVA Suiza SA have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BBVACHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for BBVA Suiza SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BBVACHZZ and BBVACHZZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BBVACHZZ is the 8-character version of BBVACHZZXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BBVA Suiza SA in Zurich.
Do I need BBVACHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BBVACHZZXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.