SWIFT/BIC code BEGOCHZ1BG1
BEGOCHZ1BG1 belongs to Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEGOCHZ1BG1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEGOCHZ1 |
| Branch code | BG1 |
| Bank | Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Bergos |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEGO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BG1 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/BIC code BEGOCHZ1BG1?
The code BEGOCHZ1BG1 belongs to Bergos, part of Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BEGOCHZ1BG1 stand for?
BEGO is the bank code of Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and BG1 is the code of the department Bergos.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BEGOCHZ1BG1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BEGOCHZ1BG1 against the details from Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Has Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Berenberg Bank (Schweiz) AG.
Do I need BEGOCHZ1BG1 to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BEGOCHZ1BG1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.