SWIFT/BIC code ZAPRCH22XXX

ZAPRCH22XXX belongs to Zahringer Privatbank AG in Berne, Switzerland.

ZAPRCH22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeZAPRCH22XXX
8-character codeZAPRCH22
Branch codeXXX
BankZahringer Privatbank AG
BranchHead office
CityBerne
CountrySwitzerland

How the Zahringer Privatbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ZAPR 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

What bank uses SWIFT code ZAPRCH22XXX?

The code ZAPRCH22XXX belongs to the head office of Zahringer Privatbank AG in Berne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Zahringer Privatbank AG.

What happens if I use ZAPRCH22XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ZAPRCH22XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Zahringer Privatbank AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – ZAPRCH22XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Zahringer Privatbank AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do the letters in ZAPRCH22XXX mean?

ZAPR is the institution code of Zahringer Privatbank AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

How long does a transfer to Zahringer Privatbank AG take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need ZAPRCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ZAPRCH22XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.