SWIFT/BIC code FAVSCHGGCLS
FAVSCHGGCLS belongs to Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAVSCHGGCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAVSCHGG |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg |
| Branch | Cls |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FAVS 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.
- CLS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code FAVSCHGGCLS?
The code FAVSCHGGCLS belongs to Cls, a branch or department of Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need FAVSCHGGCLS to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need FAVSCHGGCLS.
How long does it take to send money to Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of FAVSCHGGCLS stand for?
FAVS is the institution code of Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the code for the city or region and CLS identifies the branch Cls.
Has Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Fonds de Compensation Avs/Ai/Apg in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.