SWIFT/BIC code EFVBCH22BVP
EFVBCH22BVP belongs to Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EFVBCH22BVP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EFVBCH22 |
| Branch code | BVP |
| Bank | Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung |
| Branch | Payments Bvplus |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EFVB 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.
- BVP 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 branch uses BIC EFVBCH22BVP?
EFVBCH22BVP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Payments Bvplus, a unit of Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung in Berne, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need EFVBCH22BVP for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need EFVBCH22BVP.
How long does it take to send money to Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use EFVBCH22BVP with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check EFVBCH22BVP with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use EFVBCH22 instead of EFVBCH22BVP?
EFVBCH22 is the main office of Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung, while EFVBCH22BVP points to Payments Bvplus. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use EFVBCH22BVP if the recipient asks for it.
Does Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Eidgenoessische Finanzverwaltung.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.