SWIFT/BIC code BNIECH21XXX
BNIECH21XXX belongs to Bank In Niederuzwil in Niederuzwil, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNIECH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNIECH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank In Niederuzwil |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Niederuzwil |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bank In Niederuzwil SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNIE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNIECH21XXX?
BNIECH21XXX identifies the main office of Bank In Niederuzwil in Niederuzwil, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank In Niederuzwil does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank In Niederuzwil in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank In Niederuzwil use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNIECH21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank In Niederuzwil in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BNIECH21XXX mean?
BNIE is the bank code of Bank In Niederuzwil, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need BNIECH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of 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 BNIECH21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank In Niederuzwil 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.