SWIFT/BIC code GENOCHZZXXX
GENOCHZZXXX belongs to DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GENOCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GENOCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GENO 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 GENOCHZZXXX?
GENOCHZZXXX identifies the head office of DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG does not need a specific branch.
Does DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GENOCHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of GENOCHZZXXX stand for?
GENO is the bank code of DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need GENOCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of 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 do need GENOCHZZXXX.
How long does a transfer to DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are GENOCHZZ and GENOCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes. GENOCHZZ is the 8-character version of GENOCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to DZ Privatbank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.