SWIFT/BIC code IVTACH22XXX

IVTACH22XXX belongs to Investas AG in Berne, Switzerland.

IVTACH22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIVTACH22XXX
8-character codeIVTACH22
Branch codeXXX
BankInvestas AG
BranchHead office
CityBerne
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Investas AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

IVTA 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

Which institution is behind BIC IVTACH22XXX?

The code IVTACH22XXX belongs to the head office of Investas AG in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Investas AG does not need a specific branch.

Do I need IVTACH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need IVTACH22XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Investas AG?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Investas AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – IVTACH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Investas AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is IVTACH22 and IVTACH22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. IVTACH22 is the short version of IVTACH22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Investas AG in Berne.

What does each part of IVTACH22XXX stand for?

IVTA is the bank code of Investas AG, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.