SWIFT/BIC code MEBRCH21XXX
MEBRCH21XXX belongs to Mechel Carbon AG in Baar, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEBRCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEBRCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mechel Carbon AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baar |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Mechel Carbon AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 BIC MEBRCH21XXX?
MEBRCH21XXX identifies the main office of Mechel Carbon AG in Baar, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Mechel Carbon AG.
What does each part of MEBRCH21XXX stand for?
MEBR is the bank code of Mechel Carbon AG, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is MEBRCH21 and MEBRCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MEBRCH21 is the 8-character version of MEBRCH21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Mechel Carbon AG in Baar.
Do I need MEBRCH21XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MEBRCH21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Mechel Carbon AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Mechel Carbon AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MEBRCH21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mechel Carbon AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.