SWIFT/BIC code HELNCH22XXX
HELNCH22XXX belongs to Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELNCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELNCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | St. Gallen |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HELN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 is behind SWIFT code HELNCH22XXX?
HELNCH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG.
What do the letters in HELNCH22XXX stand for?
HELN is the institution code of Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are HELNCH22 and HELNCH22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HELNCH22 is the 8-character version of HELNCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen.
Do I need HELNCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HELNCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter HELNCH22XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HELNCH22XXX against the details from Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.