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SWIFT/BIC code SNBZCHZZ30A

SNBZCHZZ30A belongs to Schweizerische Nationalbank in Berne, Switzerland.

SNBZCHZZ30A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSNBZCHZZ30A
8-character codeSNBZCHZZ
Branch code30A
BankSchweizerische Nationalbank
BranchKorrespondenz
CityBerne
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Schweizerische Nationalbank SWIFT/BIC works

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

SNBZ Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ZZ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
30A 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 SNBZCHZZ30A?

SNBZCHZZ30A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Korrespondenz, a unit of Schweizerische Nationalbank in Berne, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SNBZCHZZ30A mean?

SNBZ is the institution code of Schweizerische Nationalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and 30A is the code of the department Korrespondenz.

How long does a transfer to Schweizerische Nationalbank take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SNBZCHZZ30A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SNBZCHZZ30A.

Can I use SNBZCHZZ instead of SNBZCHZZ30A?

SNBZCHZZ points to the head office of Schweizerische Nationalbank, while SNBZCHZZ30A is Korrespondenz. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SNBZCHZZ30A if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Schweizerische Nationalbank in Switzerland?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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