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SWIFT/BIC code SNBZCHZZXXX

SNBZCHZZXXX belongs to Schweizerische Nationalbank in Zurich, Switzerland.

SNBZCHZZXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSNBZCHZZXXX
8-character codeSNBZCHZZ
Branch codeXXX
BankSchweizerische Nationalbank
BranchHead office
CityZurich
CountrySwitzerland

How the Schweizerische Nationalbank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
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 is behind SWIFT code SNBZCHZZXXX?

The code SNBZCHZZXXX belongs to the main office of Schweizerische Nationalbank in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Schweizerische Nationalbank does not need a specific branch.

Are SNBZCHZZ and SNBZCHZZXXX the same code?

Yes. SNBZCHZZ is the 8-character version of SNBZCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Schweizerische Nationalbank in Zurich.

How long does it take to send money to Schweizerische Nationalbank?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SNBZCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SNBZCHZZXXX.

What do the letters in SNBZCHZZXXX stand for?

SNBZ is the bank code of Schweizerische Nationalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Does Schweizerische Nationalbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Schweizerische Nationalbank in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

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