SWIFT/BIC code NBSZCHZZXXX
NBSZCHZZXXX belongs to Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBSZCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBSZCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBSZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ 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 code NBSZCHZZXXX?
NBSZCHZZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD..
What happens if I enter NBSZCHZZXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBSZCHZZXXX against the details from Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. before sending.
What do the letters in NBSZCHZZXXX mean?
NBSZ is the bank code of Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD., CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD.?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NBSZCHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NBSZCHZZXXX.
Are NBSZCHZZ and NBSZCHZZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NBSZCHZZ is the 8-character version of NBSZCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Nomura Bank (Switzerland) LTD. in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.