SWIFT/BIC code HOTTCHZZXXX
HOTTCHZZXXX belongs to Banque Hottinger et Cie SA in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOTTCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOTTCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Hottinger et Cie SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banque Hottinger et Cie SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOTT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ 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 BIC HOTTCHZZXXX?
The code HOTTCHZZXXX belongs to the main office of Banque Hottinger et Cie SA in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Banque Hottinger et Cie SA does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of HOTTCHZZXXX mean?
HOTT is the bank code of Banque Hottinger et Cie SA, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use HOTTCHZZXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HOTTCHZZXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banque Hottinger et Cie SA use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HOTTCHZZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Hottinger et Cie SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is HOTTCHZZ and HOTTCHZZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HOTTCHZZ is the 8-character version of HOTTCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banque Hottinger et Cie SA in Zurich.
Do I need HOTTCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HOTTCHZZXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.