SWIFT/BIC code XBRNCH21XXX
XBRNCH21XXX belongs to Berne Stock Exchange in Berne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XBRNCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XBRNCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Berne Stock Exchange |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Berne Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XBRN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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/BIC code XBRNCH21XXX?
XBRNCH21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Berne Stock Exchange in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Berne Stock Exchange.
What do the letters in XBRNCH21XXX stand for?
XBRN is the bank code of Berne Stock Exchange, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter XBRNCH21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check XBRNCH21XXX against the details from Berne Stock Exchange before you confirm.
Is XBRNCH21 and XBRNCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. XBRNCH21 is the 8-character version of XBRNCH21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Berne Stock Exchange in Berne.
How long does it take to send money to Berne Stock Exchange?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need XBRNCH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need XBRNCH21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.