SWIFT/BIC code NCOSCHG1XXX
NCOSCHG1XXX belongs to Smith New Court Securities PLC in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NCOSCHG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NCOSCHG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Smith New Court Securities PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Smith New Court Securities PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NCOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 BIC NCOSCHG1XXX?
The code NCOSCHG1XXX belongs to the main office of Smith New Court Securities PLC in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Smith New Court Securities PLC.
Does Smith New Court Securities PLC have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NCOSCHG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Smith New Court Securities PLC in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need NCOSCHG1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NCOSCHG1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Smith New Court Securities PLC in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are NCOSCHG1 and NCOSCHG1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NCOSCHG1 is the 8-character version of NCOSCHG1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Smith New Court Securities PLC in Geneva.
What happens if I enter NCOSCHG1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NCOSCHG1XXX against the details from Smith New Court Securities PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.