SWIFT/BIC code IFGECHZ1XXX
IFGECHZ1XXX belongs to Index Financial Services AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IFGECHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IFGECHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Index Financial Services AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Index Financial Services AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IFGE 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code IFGECHZ1XXX?
IFGECHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Index Financial Services AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Index Financial Services AG.
Does Index Financial Services AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IFGECHZ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Index Financial Services AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Index Financial Services AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Is IFGECHZ1 and IFGECHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. IFGECHZ1 is the 8-character version of IFGECHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Index Financial Services AG in Zurich.
Do I need IFGECHZ1XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need IFGECHZ1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Index Financial Services AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.