SWIFT/BIC code WBWCCHZZXXX
WBWCCHZZXXX belongs to M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WBWCCHZZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WBWCCHZZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WBWC 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.
- 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 BIC WBWCCHZZXXX?
WBWCCHZZXXX identifies the head office of M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG.
What does each part of WBWCCHZZXXX mean?
WBWC is the institution code of M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG, CH stands for Switzerland, ZZ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need WBWCCHZZXXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need WBWCCHZZXXX.
Is WBWCCHZZ and WBWCCHZZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WBWCCHZZ is the 8-character version of WBWCCHZZXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zurich.
What happens if I use WBWCCHZZXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WBWCCHZZXXX against the details from M.m. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.