SWIFT/BIC code FBGSCHZZXXX
FBGSCHZZXXX belongs to Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FBGSCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FBGSCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FBGS 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code FBGSCHZZXXX?
FBGSCHZZXXX identifies the head office of Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in FBGSCHZZXXX stand for?
FBGS is the bank code of Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need FBGSCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need FBGSCHZZXXX.
Is FBGSCHZZ and FBGSCHZZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FBGSCHZZ is the 8-character version of FBGSCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
What is the best way to send money to Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.