SWIFT/BIC code SECTCHZ1XXX

SECTCHZ1XXX belongs to Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH in Zurich, Switzerland.

SECTCHZ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSECTCHZ1XXX
8-character codeSECTCHZ1
Branch codeXXX
BankSamsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH
BranchHead office
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SECT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
Z1 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 uses BIC SECTCHZ1XXX?

SECTCHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH does not need a specific branch.

Has Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH.

What does each part of SECTCHZ1XXX stand for?

SECT is the institution code of Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, Z1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH in Switzerland?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

Is SECTCHZ1 and SECTCHZ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SECTCHZ1 is the 8-character version of SECTCHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Samsung Electronics Switzerland GMBH in Zurich.

Do I need SECTCHZ1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SECTCHZ1XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.