SWIFT/BIC code POCHCH2BXXX
POCHCH2BXXX belongs to Die Schweizerische Post AG in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POCHCH2BXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POCHCH2B |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Die Schweizerische Post AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Die Schweizerische Post AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B 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 is behind BIC POCHCH2BXXX?
The code POCHCH2BXXX belongs to the head office of Die Schweizerische Post AG in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Die Schweizerische Post AG does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in POCHCH2BXXX mean?
POCH is the bank code of Die Schweizerische Post AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 2B is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter POCHCH2BXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check POCHCH2BXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Die Schweizerische Post AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – POCHCH2BXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Die Schweizerische Post AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are POCHCH2B and POCHCH2BXXX the same code?
Yes. POCHCH2B is the short version of POCHCH2BXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Die Schweizerische Post AG in Berne.
Do I need POCHCH2BXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need POCHCH2BXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.