SWIFT/BIC code SWGOCH21XXX
SWGOCH21XXX belongs to The Swatch Group LTD. in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWGOCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWGOCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Swatch Group LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Biel (Bienne) |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the The Swatch Group LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWGO 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SWGOCH21XXX?
SWGOCH21XXX identifies the main office of The Swatch Group LTD. in Biel (Bienne), Switzerland. Use it when a payment to The Swatch Group LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SWGOCH21XXX mean?
SWGO is the bank code of The Swatch Group LTD., CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does The Swatch Group LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SWGOCH21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Swatch Group LTD. in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use SWGOCH21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SWGOCH21XXX against the details from The Swatch Group LTD. before sending.
Is SWGOCH21 and SWGOCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SWGOCH21 is the 8-character version of SWGOCH21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach The Swatch Group LTD. in Biel (Bienne).
Do I need SWGOCH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SWGOCH21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.