SWIFT/BIC code VBBECH22XXX
VBBECH22XXX belongs to Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBBECH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBBECH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VBBE 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code VBBECH22XXX?
VBBECH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG).
Do I need VBBECH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VBBECH22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are VBBECH22 and VBBECH22XXX the same code?
Yes. VBBECH22 is the 8-character version of VBBECH22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) in Berne.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG)?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Does Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VBBECH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Valiant Bank AG, Private Banking (Formerly Valiant Privatbank AG) in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.