SWIFT/BIC code BJHSCHZZGVA
BJHSCHZZGVA belongs to Schroder and Co Bank AG in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BJHSCHZZGVA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BJHSCHZZ |
| Branch code | GVA |
| Bank | Schroder and Co Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Schroder and Co Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BJHS 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.
- GVA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BJHSCHZZGVA?
BJHSCHZZGVA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Schroder and Co Bank AG, a branch or department of Schroder and Co Bank AG in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BJHSCHZZGVA for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BJHSCHZZGVA.
How long does it take to send money to Schroder and Co Bank AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of BJHSCHZZGVA mean?
BJHS is the institution code of Schroder and Co Bank AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and GVA is the code of the branch Schroder and Co Bank AG.
Can I use BJHSCHZZ instead of BJHSCHZZGVA?
BJHSCHZZ points to the main office of Schroder and Co Bank AG, while BJHSCHZZGVA points to Schroder and Co Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BJHSCHZZGVA if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Schroder and Co Bank AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.