SWIFT/BIC code BELLCHZ1XXX

BELLCHZ1XXX belongs to Bank Am Bellevue in Kuesnacht (Zh), Switzerland.

BELLCHZ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBELLCHZ1XXX
8-character codeBELLCHZ1
Branch codeXXX
BankBank Am Bellevue
BranchHead office
CityKuesnacht (Zh)
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Bank Am Bellevue SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BELL 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.
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 BELLCHZ1XXX?

BELLCHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank Am Bellevue in Kuesnacht (Zh), Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank Am Bellevue does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in BELLCHZ1XXX stand for?

BELL is the bank code of Bank Am Bellevue, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

What happens if I enter BELLCHZ1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BELLCHZ1XXX against the details from Bank Am Bellevue before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Bank Am Bellevue?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.

Do I need BELLCHZ1XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BELLCHZ1XXX.

How long does a transfer to Bank Am Bellevue take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. 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.