SWIFT/BIC code SFBFCH22XXX
SFBFCH22XXX belongs to Neue Helvetische Bank AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFBFCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFBFCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Neue Helvetische Bank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Neue Helvetische Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFBF 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SFBFCH22XXX?
The code SFBFCH22XXX belongs to the main office of Neue Helvetische Bank AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Neue Helvetische Bank AG does not need a specific branch.
Is SFBFCH22 and SFBFCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SFBFCH22 is the 8-character version of SFBFCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Neue Helvetische Bank AG in Zurich.
Do I need SFBFCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SFBFCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Neue Helvetische Bank AG in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of SFBFCH22XXX mean?
SFBF is the bank code of Neue Helvetische Bank AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Neue Helvetische Bank AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SFBFCH22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Neue Helvetische Bank AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.