SWIFT/BIC code SBBSCH22XXX
SBBSCH22XXX belongs to Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBBSCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBBSCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBBS 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code SBBSCH22XXX?
SBBSCH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb in Berne, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb.
Does Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBBSCH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter SBBSCH22XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBBSCH22XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of SBBSCH22XXX mean?
SBBS is the bank code of Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are SBBSCH22 and SBBSCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBBSCH22 is the 8-character version of SBBSCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Sbb in Berne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.