SWIFT/BIC code MSSACHZXGPR
MSSACHZXGPR belongs to Bank Morgan Stanley AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MSSACHZXGPR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MSSACHZX |
| Branch code | GPR |
| Bank | Bank Morgan Stanley AG |
| Branch | Global Payroll |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Bank Morgan Stanley AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MSSA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GPR 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 is behind SWIFT code MSSACHZXGPR?
The code MSSACHZXGPR belongs to Global Payroll, a branch or department of Bank Morgan Stanley AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need MSSACHZXGPR to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MSSACHZXGPR.
How long does a transfer to Bank Morgan Stanley AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in MSSACHZXGPR stand for?
MSSA is the bank code of Bank Morgan Stanley AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZX is the location code and GPR is the code of the branch Global Payroll.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Morgan Stanley AG in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MSSACHZX instead of MSSACHZXGPR?
MSSACHZX is the main office of Bank Morgan Stanley AG, while MSSACHZXGPR points to Global Payroll. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MSSACHZXGPR if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.