SWIFT/BIC code BOFACH2XXXX
BOFACH2XXXX belongs to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFACH2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFACH2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFACH2XXXX?
BOFACH2XXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch.
Do I need BOFACH2XXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BOFACH2XXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BOFACH2X and BOFACH2XXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BOFACH2X is the 8-character version of BOFACH2XXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch in Zurich.
What do the letters in BOFACH2XXXX stand for?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch, CH stands for Switzerland, 2X is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BOFACH2XXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Zurich Branch 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.