SWIFT/BIC code HFTCCHGGXXX
HFTCCHGGXXX belongs to Banque Heritage in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HFTCCHGGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HFTCCHGG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Heritage |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Banque Heritage SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HFTC 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code HFTCCHGGXXX?
HFTCCHGGXXX identifies the main office of Banque Heritage in Geneva, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Banque Heritage does not need a specific branch.
Does Banque Heritage have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HFTCCHGGXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Heritage in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in HFTCCHGGXXX mean?
HFTC is the bank code of Banque Heritage, CH stands for Switzerland, GG is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are HFTCCHGG and HFTCCHGGXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HFTCCHGG is the short version of HFTCCHGGXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Heritage in Geneva.
How long does a transfer to Banque Heritage take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HFTCCHGGXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HFTCCHGGXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.