SWIFT/BIC code GALDCH2LXXX
GALDCH2LXXX belongs to Galderma SA in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GALDCH2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GALDCH2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Galderma SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lausanne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Galderma SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GALD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L 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 uses SWIFT code GALDCH2LXXX?
The code GALDCH2LXXX belongs to the headquarters of Galderma SA in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Galderma SA does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of GALDCH2LXXX stand for?
GALD is the institution code of Galderma SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Galderma SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GALDCH2LXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Galderma SA in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is GALDCH2L and GALDCH2LXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. GALDCH2L is the short version of GALDCH2LXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Galderma SA in Lausanne.
Do I need GALDCH2LXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need GALDCH2LXXX.
How long does a transfer to Galderma SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.