SWIFT/BIC code FETACHZZXXX
FETACHZZXXX belongs to RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FETACHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FETACHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FETA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code FETACHZZXXX?
FETACHZZXXX identifies the head office of RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use FETACHZZXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FETACHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of FETACHZZXXX mean?
FETA is the bank code of RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are FETACHZZ and FETACHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. FETACHZZ is the short version of FETACHZZXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch in Zurich.
Do I need FETACHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need FETACHZZXXX.
How long does a transfer to RBC Investor Services Bank S.A. Esch-Sur-Alzette Zurich Branch take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.