SWIFT/BIC code BCGECHGGXXX
BCGECHGGXXX belongs to Banque Cantonale de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCGECHGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCGECHGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Cantonale de Geneve |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banque Cantonale de Geneve SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCGE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG 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 code BCGECHGGXXX?
The code BCGECHGGXXX belongs to the head office of Banque Cantonale de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Cantonale de Geneve.
Does Banque Cantonale de Geneve use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCGECHGGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Cantonale de Geneve in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use BCGECHGGXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCGECHGGXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BCGECHGGXXX mean?
BCGE is the bank code of Banque Cantonale de Geneve, CH stands for Switzerland, GG is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is BCGECHGG and BCGECHGGXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BCGECHGG is the short version of BCGECHGGXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banque Cantonale de Geneve in Geneva.
How long does a transfer to Banque Cantonale de Geneve take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.