SWIFT/BIC code DEKACHZ1XXX
DEKACHZ1XXX belongs to Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEKACHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEKACHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DEKA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 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/BIC code DEKACHZ1XXX?
DEKACHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG.
What do the letters in DEKACHZ1XXX stand for?
DEKA is the institution code of Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, DEKACHZ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use DEKACHZ1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DEKACHZ1XXX against the details from Deka(Swiss) Privatbank AG before sending.
Do I need DEKACHZ1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DEKACHZ1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.