SWIFT/BIC code VABECH22EKM

VABECH22EKM belongs to Valiant Bank AG in Murten/Morat, Switzerland.

VABECH22EKM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVABECH22EKM
8-character codeVABECH22
Branch codeEKM
BankValiant Bank AG
BranchFormerly Ersparniskasse Murten AG
CityMurten/Morat
CountrySwitzerland

How the Valiant Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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

VABE 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.
EKM 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/BIC code VABECH22EKM?

VABECH22EKM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Formerly Ersparniskasse Murten AG, a branch or department of Valiant Bank AG in Murten/Morat, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need VABECH22EKM to send euros 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. If you send another currency you do need VABECH22EKM.

How long does a transfer to Valiant Bank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Valiant Bank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Valiant Bank AG in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of VABECH22EKM stand for?

VABE is the institution code of Valiant Bank AG, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and EKM identifies the branch Formerly Ersparniskasse Murten AG.

What is the best way to send money to Valiant Bank AG in Switzerland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send.

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