SWIFT/BIC code SWCOCH21XXX
SWCOCH21XXX belongs to Swisscom AG in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWCOCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWCOCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swisscom AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Swisscom AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWCO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SWIFT code SWCOCH21XXX?
SWCOCH21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Swisscom AG in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Swisscom AG.
What do the letters in SWCOCH21XXX mean?
SWCO is the institution code of Swisscom AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Swisscom AG in Switzerland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SWCOCH21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SWCOCH21XXX against the details from Swisscom AG before you confirm.
Does Swisscom AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SWCOCH21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Swisscom AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are SWCOCH21 and SWCOCH21XXX the same code?
Yes. SWCOCH21 is the short version of SWCOCH21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Swisscom AG in Berne.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.