SWIFT/BIC code GFAGCH21XXX
GFAGCH21XXX belongs to Glencore Finance AG in Baar, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GFAGCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GFAGCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Glencore Finance AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baar |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Glencore Finance AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GFAG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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/BIC code GFAGCH21XXX?
GFAGCH21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Glencore Finance AG in Baar, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Glencore Finance AG.
Is GFAGCH21 and GFAGCH21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GFAGCH21 is the 8-character version of GFAGCH21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Glencore Finance AG in Baar.
How long does a transfer to Glencore Finance AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GFAGCH21XXX 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 still need GFAGCH21XXX.
What do the letters in GFAGCH21XXX mean?
GFAG is the bank code of Glencore Finance AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Glencore Finance AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GFAGCH21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Glencore Finance AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.