SWIFT/BIC code SAXYCH22XXX
SAXYCH22XXX belongs to Xy SA in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAXYCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAXYCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Xy SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Chiasso |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Xy SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAXY 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SAXYCH22XXX?
SAXYCH22XXX identifies the headquarters of Xy SA in Chiasso, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Xy SA.
Does Xy SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAXYCH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Xy SA in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in SAXYCH22XXX stand for?
SAXY is the bank code of Xy SA, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Are SAXYCH22 and SAXYCH22XXX the same code?
Yes. SAXYCH22 is the short version of SAXYCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Xy SA in Chiasso.
Do I need SAXYCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SAXYCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Xy SA in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.