SWIFT/BIC code GUNVCHGGXXX
GUNVCHGGXXX belongs to Gunvor SA in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GUNVCHGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GUNVCHGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Gunvor SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Gunvor SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GUNV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GG 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code GUNVCHGGXXX?
GUNVCHGGXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Gunvor SA in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Gunvor SA.
What does each part of GUNVCHGGXXX stand for?
GUNV is the bank code of Gunvor SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Is GUNVCHGG and GUNVCHGGXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GUNVCHGG is the short version of GUNVCHGGXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Gunvor SA in Geneva.
Do I need GUNVCHGGXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GUNVCHGGXXX.
How long does a transfer to Gunvor SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Gunvor SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – GUNVCHGGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Gunvor SA 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.