SWIFT/BIC code BCNNCH22XXX
BCNNCH22XXX belongs to Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise in Neuchatel, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCNNCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCNNCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Neuchatel |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCNN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 BIC BCNNCH22XXX?
BCNNCH22XXX identifies the main office of Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise in Neuchatel, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BCNNCH22XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCNNCH22XXX against the details from Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise before you confirm.
Do I need BCNNCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BCNNCH22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BCNNCH22 and BCNNCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCNNCH22 is the 8-character version of BCNNCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise in Neuchatel.
Does Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCNNCH22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Cantonale Neuchateloise in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.