SWIFT/BIC code SSBECHZZXXX
SSBECHZZXXX belongs to State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SSBECHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SSBECHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SSBE 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
What bank is behind BIC SSBECHZZXXX?
The code SSBECHZZXXX belongs to the head office of State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter SSBECHZZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SSBECHZZXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SSBECHZZXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are SSBECHZZ and SSBECHZZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SSBECHZZ is the 8-character version of SSBECHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich in Zurich.
Do I need SSBECHZZXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SSBECHZZXXX.
How long does it take to send money to State Street Bank International GMBH, Munich, Zurich in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.