SWIFT/BIC code XSWXCHZ1XXX
XSWXCHZ1XXX belongs to Swx Swiss Exchange AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XSWXCHZ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XSWXCHZ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swx Swiss Exchange AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Zurich |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Swx Swiss Exchange AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XSWX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- Z1 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 BIC XSWXCHZ1XXX?
XSWXCHZ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Swx Swiss Exchange AG in Zurich, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Swx Swiss Exchange AG does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Swx Swiss Exchange AG in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are XSWXCHZ1 and XSWXCHZ1XXX the same code?
Yes. XSWXCHZ1 is the 8-character version of XSWXCHZ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Swx Swiss Exchange AG in Zurich.
Does Swx Swiss Exchange AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, XSWXCHZ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Swx Swiss Exchange AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Swx Swiss Exchange AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need XSWXCHZ1XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need XSWXCHZ1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.