SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCHGGXXX
BSCHCHGGXXX belongs to Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHCHGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHCHGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG 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 BSCHCHGGXXX?
BSCHCHGGXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A..
Does Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BSCHCHGGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use BSCHCHGGXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSCHCHGGXXX against the details from Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. before you confirm.
What do the letters in BSCHCHGGXXX stand for?
BSCH is the bank code of Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A., CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BSCHCHGGXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BSCHCHGGXXX.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander (Suisse) S.A. take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.