SWIFT/BIC code BHUNCHG1XXX
BHUNCHG1XXX belongs to Banque Hunziker S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHUNCHG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHUNCHG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Hunziker S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Banque Hunziker S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHUN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 uses SWIFT code BHUNCHG1XXX?
The code BHUNCHG1XXX belongs to the main office of Banque Hunziker S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Banque Hunziker S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Is BHUNCHG1 and BHUNCHG1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BHUNCHG1 is the 8-character version of BHUNCHG1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Hunziker S.A. in Geneva.
How long does a transfer to Banque Hunziker S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BHUNCHG1XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need BHUNCHG1XXX.
What happens if I enter BHUNCHG1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BHUNCHG1XXX against the details from Banque Hunziker S.A. before sending.
Does Banque Hunziker S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BHUNCHG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Hunziker S.A. in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.