SWIFT/BIC code HANBCHB1XXX
HANBCHB1XXX belongs to Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HANBCHB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HANBCHB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HANB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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/BIC code HANBCHB1XXX?
HANBCHB1XXX identifies the head office of Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft in Basle, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter HANBCHB1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HANBCHB1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are HANBCHB1 and HANBCHB1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HANBCHB1 is the short version of HANBCHB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft in Basle.
How long does a transfer to Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HANBCHB1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HANBCHB1XXX.
Does Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HANBCHB1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bhb Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.