SWIFT/BIC code EEKBCH22XXX
EEKBCH22XXX belongs to Bank Eek in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EEKBCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EEKBCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Eek |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bank Eek SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EEKB 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.
- 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 is behind BIC EEKBCH22XXX?
EEKBCH22XXX identifies the main office of Bank Eek in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank Eek.
What happens if I enter EEKBCH22XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check EEKBCH22XXX against the details from Bank Eek before you confirm.
Does Bank Eek use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EEKBCH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Eek in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are EEKBCH22 and EEKBCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EEKBCH22 is the 8-character version of EEKBCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank Eek in Berne.
Do I need EEKBCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need EEKBCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Eek?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.