SWIFT/BIC code WIRBCHBBXXX
WIRBCHBBXXX belongs to Wir Bank Genossenschaft in Basle, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WIRBCHBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WIRBCHBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wir Bank Genossenschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Basle |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Wir Bank Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WIRB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code WIRBCHBBXXX?
WIRBCHBBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Wir Bank Genossenschaft in Basle, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Wir Bank Genossenschaft.
Is WIRBCHBB and WIRBCHBBXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WIRBCHBB is the short version of WIRBCHBBXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Wir Bank Genossenschaft in Basle.
Do I need WIRBCHBBXXX 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 still need WIRBCHBBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Wir Bank Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in WIRBCHBBXXX mean?
WIRB is the institution code of Wir Bank Genossenschaft, CH stands for Switzerland, BB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter WIRBCHBBXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WIRBCHBBXXX against the details from Wir Bank Genossenschaft before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.