SWIFT/BIC code SARACHBBZRH
SARACHBBZRH belongs to Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARACHBBZRH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARACHBB |
| Branch code | ZRH |
| Bank | Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SARA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ZRH 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 branch is behind BIC SARACHBBZRH?
SARACHBBZRH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD, a unit of Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SARACHBB instead of SARACHBBZRH?
SARACHBB points to the main office of Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD, while SARACHBBZRH points to Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SARACHBBZRH if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SARACHBBZRH incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SARACHBBZRH against the details from Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD before you confirm.
What do the letters in SARACHBBZRH mean?
SARA is the institution code of Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, BB is the location code and ZRH identifies the branch Bank J. Safra Sarasin LTD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.