SWIFT/BIC code NOKRCH21XXX
NOKRCH21XXX belongs to Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG in Baden, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOKRCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOKRCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baden |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOKR 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code NOKRCH21XXX?
NOKRCH21XXX identifies the headquarters of Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG in Baden, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG.
What does each part of NOKRCH21XXX stand for?
NOKR is the institution code of Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use NOKRCH21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NOKRCH21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Do I need NOKRCH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need NOKRCH21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is NOKRCH21 and NOKRCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NOKRCH21 is the 8-character version of NOKRCH21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Nordostschweizerische Kraftwerke AG in Baden.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.