SWIFT/BIC code FVLBCHZZXXX
FVLBCHZZXXX belongs to F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FVLBCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FVLBCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FVLB 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 institution is behind SWIFT code FVLBCHZZXXX?
FVLBCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter FVLBCHZZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FVLBCHZZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are FVLBCHZZ and FVLBCHZZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FVLBCHZZ is the short version of FVLBCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
Do I need FVLBCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need FVLBCHZZXXX.
How long does it take to send money to F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in FVLBCHZZXXX stand for?
FVLB is the bank code of F. van Lanschot Bankiers (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.