SWIFT/BIC code UNIGCHGGXXX

UNIGCHGGXXX belongs to Unigestion S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland.

UNIGCHGGXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUNIGCHGGXXX
8-character codeUNIGCHGG
Branch codeXXX
BankUnigestion S.A.
BranchHead office
CityGeneva
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Unigestion S.A. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

UNIG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
GG 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 code UNIGCHGGXXX?

UNIGCHGGXXX identifies the headquarters of Unigestion S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Unigestion S.A. does not need a specific branch.

Do I need UNIGCHGGXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UNIGCHGGXXX.

How long does a transfer to Unigestion S.A. take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Is UNIGCHGG and UNIGCHGGXXX the same code?

Yes. UNIGCHGG is the short version of UNIGCHGGXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Unigestion S.A. in Geneva.

What happens if I use UNIGCHGGXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNIGCHGGXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in UNIGCHGGXXX mean?

UNIG is the bank code of Unigestion S.A., CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, GG is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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