SWIFT/BIC code SFOECH21XXX
SFOECH21XXX belongs to Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFOECH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFOECH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFOE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SFOECH21XXX?
SFOECH21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen).
Does Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SFOECH21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SFOECH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SFOECH21XXX.
Is SFOECH21 and SFOECH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SFOECH21 is the short version of SFOECH21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Swiss Federal Office For The Environment (Foen) in Berne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.