SWIFT/BIC code VPBVCHZHXXX
VPBVCHZHXXX belongs to Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VPBVCHZHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VPBVCHZH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VPBV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ZH 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 BIC VPBVCHZHXXX?
The code VPBVCHZHXXX belongs to the main office of Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VPBVCHZHXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need VPBVCHZHXXX.
Are VPBVCHZH and VPBVCHZHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VPBVCHZH is the 8-character version of VPBVCHZHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
What do the letters in VPBVCHZHXXX mean?
VPBV is the bank code of Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZH is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Vp Bank (Schweiz) AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VPBVCHZHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vp Bank (Schweiz) 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.