SWIFT/BIC code EFGBCHGGXXX
EFGBCHGGXXX belongs to Efg Bank European Financial Group SA in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EFGBCHGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EFGBCHGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Efg Bank European Financial Group SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Efg Bank European Financial Group SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EFGB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG 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
What bank is behind BIC EFGBCHGGXXX?
EFGBCHGGXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Efg Bank European Financial Group SA in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Efg Bank European Financial Group SA.
Does Efg Bank European Financial Group SA have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EFGBCHGGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Efg Bank European Financial Group SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Efg Bank European Financial Group SA in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of EFGBCHGGXXX mean?
EFGB is the institution code of Efg Bank European Financial Group SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Do I need EFGBCHGGXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need EFGBCHGGXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Efg Bank European Financial Group SA in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.