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SWIFT/BIC code EFGBCHZZXXX

EFGBCHZZXXX belongs to Efg Bank AG in Zurich, Switzerland.

EFGBCHZZXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeEFGBCHZZXXX
8-character codeEFGBCHZZ
Branch codeXXX
BankEfg Bank AG
BranchHead office
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Efg Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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).
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 BIC EFGBCHZZXXX?

EFGBCHZZXXX identifies the main office of Efg Bank AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Efg Bank AG.

What happens if I use EFGBCHZZXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EFGBCHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in EFGBCHZZXXX mean?

EFGB is the institution code of Efg Bank AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Does Efg Bank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Efg Bank AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

Are EFGBCHZZ and EFGBCHZZXXX the same code?

Yes. EFGBCHZZ is the short version of EFGBCHZZXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Efg Bank AG in Zurich.

Do I need EFGBCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need EFGBCHZZXXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.