SWIFT/BIC code MLCMCHZHXXX
MLCMCHZHXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLCMCHZHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLCMCHZH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLCM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZH 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MLCMCHZHXXX?
The code MLCMCHZHXXX belongs to the headquarters of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use MLCMCHZHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MLCMCHZHXXX against the details from Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG before sending.
Do I need MLCMCHZHXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 still need MLCMCHZHXXX.
Does Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MLCMCHZHXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is MLCMCHZH and MLCMCHZHXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MLCMCHZH is the short version of MLCMCHZHXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Merrill Lynch Capital Markets AG in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.