SWIFT/BIC code BSCTCH22CHI
BSCTCH22CHI belongs to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCTCH22CHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCTCH22 |
| Branch code | CHI |
| Bank | Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chiasso |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHI 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 BIC BSCTCH22CHI?
BSCTCH22CHI identifies Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino, a unit of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino in Chiasso, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino.
Do I need BSCTCH22CHI for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BSCTCH22CHI.
How long does a transfer to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BSCTCH22CHI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BSCTCH22CHI against the details from Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino before you confirm.
Can I use BSCTCH22 instead of BSCTCH22CHI?
BSCTCH22 is the head office of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino, while BSCTCH22CHI points to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BSCTCH22CHI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.