SWIFT/BIC code HDCTCHZ1XXX

HDCTCHZ1XXX belongs to Hardcastle Trading AG in Rapperswil, Switzerland.

HDCTCHZ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHDCTCHZ1XXX
8-character codeHDCTCHZ1
Branch codeXXX
BankHardcastle Trading AG
BranchHead office
CityRapperswil
CountrySwitzerland

How the Hardcastle Trading AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HDCT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
Z1 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 HDCTCHZ1XXX?

HDCTCHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Hardcastle Trading AG in Rapperswil, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Hardcastle Trading AG.

Are HDCTCHZ1 and HDCTCHZ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. HDCTCHZ1 is the 8-character version of HDCTCHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Hardcastle Trading AG in Rapperswil.

Do I need HDCTCHZ1XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need HDCTCHZ1XXX.

How long does a transfer to Hardcastle Trading AG take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Hardcastle Trading AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Hardcastle Trading AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HDCTCHZ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hardcastle Trading 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.