SWIFT/BIC code CVAGCHZZXXX
CVAGCHZZXXX belongs to Covidien AG in Neuhausen A. Rhf., Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CVAGCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CVAGCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Covidien AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Neuhausen A. Rhf. |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Covidien AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CVAG 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 institution is behind SWIFT code CVAGCHZZXXX?
CVAGCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Covidien AG in Neuhausen A. Rhf., Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Covidien AG does not need a specific branch.
Does Covidien AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CVAGCHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Covidien AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need CVAGCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CVAGCHZZXXX.
How long does a transfer to Covidien AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is CVAGCHZZ and CVAGCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. CVAGCHZZ is the 8-character version of CVAGCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Covidien AG in Neuhausen A. Rhf..
What happens if I enter CVAGCHZZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CVAGCHZZXXX against the details from Covidien AG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.