SWIFT/BIC code SUAACH22XXX
SUAACH22XXX belongs to Suva in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUAACH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUAACH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Suva |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lucerne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Suva SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SUAA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 SUAACH22XXX?
The code SUAACH22XXX belongs to the head office of Suva in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Suva does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Suva?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SUAACH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SUAACH22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Suva take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of SUAACH22XXX mean?
SUAA is the bank code of Suva, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is SUAACH22 and SUAACH22XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SUAACH22 is the short version of SUAACH22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Suva in Lucerne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.