SWIFT/BIC code SAXOCHZHXXX
SAXOCHZHXXX belongs to Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAXOCHZHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAXOCHZH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAXO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZH 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 uses BIC SAXOCHZHXXX?
SAXOCHZHXXX identifies the main office of Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA.
Does Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SAXOCHZHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in SAXOCHZHXXX stand for?
SAXO is the bank code of Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZH is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use SAXOCHZHXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SAXOCHZHXXX against the details from Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Saxo Bank (Switzerland) SA?
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.
Do I need SAXOCHZHXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SAXOCHZHXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.