SWIFT/BIC code VRBPCH22XXX
VRBPCH22XXX belongs to Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VRBPCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VRBPCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VRBP 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 code VRBPCH22XXX?
The code VRBPCH22XXX belongs to the headquarters of Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) in Lugano, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) in Switzerland?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of VRBPCH22XXX stand for?
VRBP is the institution code of Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group), CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need VRBPCH22XXX 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 VRBPCH22XXX.
How long does a transfer to Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) 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.
Are VRBPCH22 and VRBPCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VRBPCH22 is the short version of VRBPCH22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banca Aletti e C. (Suisse) SA (Banco Popolare Group) in Lugano.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.