SWIFT/BIC code EKIICH22XXX
EKIICH22XXX belongs to Bank Eki Genossenschaft in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EKIICH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EKIICH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Eki Genossenschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Interlaken |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bank Eki Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EKII 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
What bank is behind BIC EKIICH22XXX?
EKIICH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank Eki Genossenschaft in Interlaken, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Bank Eki Genossenschaft does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank Eki Genossenschaft use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EKIICH22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Eki Genossenschaft in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Bank Eki Genossenschaft take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need EKIICH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need EKIICH22XXX.
Is EKIICH22 and EKIICH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EKIICH22 is the 8-character version of EKIICH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bank Eki Genossenschaft in Interlaken.
What happens if I enter EKIICH22XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EKIICH22XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.