SWIFT/BIC code VNTSCHZ1XXX
VNTSCHZ1XXX belongs to Vontobel Securities AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VNTSCHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VNTSCHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vontobel Securities AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Vontobel Securities AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VNTS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 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 VNTSCHZ1XXX?
VNTSCHZ1XXX identifies the headquarters of Vontobel Securities AG in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Vontobel Securities AG does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in VNTSCHZ1XXX stand for?
VNTS is the institution code of Vontobel Securities AG, CH stands for Switzerland, Z1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need VNTSCHZ1XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need VNTSCHZ1XXX.
Does Vontobel Securities AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VNTSCHZ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vontobel Securities AG in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Vontobel Securities AG in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are VNTSCHZ1 and VNTSCHZ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VNTSCHZ1 is the 8-character version of VNTSCHZ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Vontobel Securities AG in Zurich.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.