SWIFT/BIC code BHFBCHZZXXX
BHFBCHZZXXX belongs to Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHFBCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHFBCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHFB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BHFBCHZZXXX?
BHFBCHZZXXX identifies the headquarters of Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in BHFBCHZZXXX mean?
BHFB is the institution code of Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BHFBCHZZXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BHFBCHZZ and BHFBCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BHFBCHZZ is the 8-character version of BHFBCHZZXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
Do I need BHFBCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BHFBCHZZXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bhf Bank (Schweiz) AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.