SWIFT/BIC code PVERCH21XXX
PVERCH21XXX belongs to Arvest Privatbank AG in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PVERCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PVERCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arvest Privatbank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pfaeffikon |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Arvest Privatbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PVER 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PVERCH21XXX?
The code PVERCH21XXX belongs to the head office of Arvest Privatbank AG in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Arvest Privatbank AG.
What happens if I enter PVERCH21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PVERCH21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of PVERCH21XXX stand for?
PVER is the institution code of Arvest Privatbank AG, CH stands for Switzerland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Is PVERCH21 and PVERCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PVERCH21 is the 8-character version of PVERCH21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Arvest Privatbank AG in Pfaeffikon.
Do I need PVERCH21XXX for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need PVERCH21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Arvest Privatbank AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.