SWIFT/BIC code SMBHCHG1XXX
SMBHCHG1XXX belongs to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBHCHG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBHCHG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 institution uses BIC SMBHCHG1XXX?
The code SMBHCHG1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. in Geneva, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. does not need a specific branch.
Are SMBHCHG1 and SMBHCHG1XXX the same code?
Yes. SMBHCHG1 is the 8-character version of SMBHCHG1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. in Geneva.
Do I need SMBHCHG1XXX for a euro transfer 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 still need SMBHCHG1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SMBHCHG1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co. in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.