SWIFT/BIC code RBABCH22382
RBABCH22382 belongs to Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBABCH22382 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBABCH22 |
| Branch code | 382 |
| Bank | Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft |
| Branch | — |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 382 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 is behind BIC RBABCH22382?
RBABCH22382 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft, a branch or department of Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft in Berne, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBABCH22382 for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need RBABCH22382.
What does each part of RBABCH22382 mean?
RBAB is the institution code of Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 382 identifies the department Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft.
Can I use RBABCH22 instead of RBABCH22382?
RBABCH22 points to the main office of Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft, while RBABCH22382 is Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBABCH22382 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Burgerliche Ersparniskasse Bern Genossenschaft?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.