SWIFT/BIC code BRCPCHB1XXX
BRCPCHB1XXX belongs to Brockhouse Cooper in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BRCPCHB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BRCPCHB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Brockhouse Cooper |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Brockhouse Cooper SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BRCP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 BRCPCHB1XXX?
BRCPCHB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Brockhouse Cooper in Basle, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Brockhouse Cooper.
What is the best way to send money to Brockhouse Cooper?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BRCPCHB1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BRCPCHB1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Brockhouse Cooper take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BRCPCHB1 and BRCPCHB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BRCPCHB1 is the 8-character version of BRCPCHB1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Brockhouse Cooper in Basle.
What does each part of BRCPCHB1XXX mean?
BRCP is the institution code of Brockhouse Cooper, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.