SWIFT/BIC code VONTCHZZVAM
VONTCHZZVAM belongs to Bank Vontobel AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VONTCHZZVAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VONTCHZZ |
| Branch code | VAM |
| Bank | Bank Vontobel AG |
| Branch | Asset Management Department |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Bank Vontobel AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VONT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- VAM 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 branch uses SWIFT code VONTCHZZVAM?
VONTCHZZVAM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Asset Management Department, a unit of Bank Vontobel AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need VONTCHZZVAM 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. For other currencies you do need VONTCHZZVAM.
How long does a transfer to Bank Vontobel AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of VONTCHZZVAM mean?
VONT is the bank code of Bank Vontobel AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the location code and VAM identifies the department Asset Management Department.
Can I use VONTCHZZ instead of VONTCHZZVAM?
VONTCHZZ is the main office of Bank Vontobel AG, while VONTCHZZVAM points to Asset Management Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use VONTCHZZVAM if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank Vontobel AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Vontobel AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Vontobel AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.