SWIFT/BIC code BCRECH22XXX
BCRECH22XXX belongs to Banca Credinvest SA in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCRECH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCRECH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca Credinvest SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Banca Credinvest SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCRE 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 is behind SWIFT code BCRECH22XXX?
BCRECH22XXX identifies the head office of Banca Credinvest SA in Lugano, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Banca Credinvest SA does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Credinvest SA?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Does Banca Credinvest SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCRECH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banca Credinvest SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BCRECH22 and BCRECH22XXX the same code?
Yes. BCRECH22 is the short version of BCRECH22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banca Credinvest SA in Lugano.
How long does a transfer to Banca Credinvest SA take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BCRECH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCRECH22XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.