SWIFT/BIC code FSTSCHZ1XXX
FSTSCHZ1XXX belongs to First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FSTSCHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FSTSCHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FSTS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 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 is behind SWIFT code FSTSCHZ1XXX?
The code FSTSCHZ1XXX belongs to the main office of First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter FSTSCHZ1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FSTSCHZ1XXX against the details from First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Does First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FSTSCHZ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of FSTSCHZ1XXX mean?
FSTS is the institution code of First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is FSTSCHZ1 and FSTSCHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. FSTSCHZ1 is the 8-character version of FSTSCHZ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to First Securities and Trust of Switzerland AG in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.