SWIFT/BIC code BSZHCHZZXXX
BSZHCHZZXXX belongs to Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSZHCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSZHCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSZH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code BSZHCHZZXXX?
BSZHCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSZHCHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BSZHCHZZXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSZHCHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are BSZHCHZZ and BSZHCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. BSZHCHZZ is the short version of BSZHCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank Sparhafen Zuerich AG in Zurich.
Do I need BSZHCHZZXXX 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. If you send another currency you do need BSZHCHZZXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.