SWIFT codes in Switzerland

In order to make international payments to Switzerland you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Switzerland SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Switzerland the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Switzerland´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Switzerland

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Switzerland:

SWIFT codes in Switzerland

SWIFT Code Bank City
CLRXCHZZCRI SIS X-CLEAR LTD. ZURICH
CMBXCH22 CMB BANQUE PRIVEE (SUISSE) SA LUGANO
CMFICH21 COMMERCIAL METALS INTERNATIONAL AG BAAR
CNCECH21 CAPITAL-FINANCE S.A. LAUSANNE
COBACHG1 COMMERZBANK (SUISSE) SA GENEVA
COBACHZ1 COMMERZBANK (SCHWEIZ) AG ZURICH
COBACHZH COMMERZBANK AG ZURICH
COBACHZX COMMERZBANK AG CH-8023 ZURICH
COCRCH22 BANQUE SAFDIE LUGANO
CODICHG1 COMPAGNIE DE BANQUE DINVESTISSEMENTS GENEVA
COGECHG1 COSMOREX S.A. GENEVE GENEVA
COOPCHBB BANK COOP 4002 BASLE
COOPCHBB10A BANQUE COOP, SA LAUSANNE
COOPCHBB12A BANQUE COOP, SA GENEVA
COOPCHBB20A BANQUE COOP, SA NEUCHATEL
COOPCHBB25A BANK COOP AG BIEL (BIENNE)
COOPCHBB30A BANK COOP AG BERNE
COOPCHBB46A BANK COOP AG OLTEN
COOPCHBB52A BANK COOP AG BRUGG
COOPCHBB60A BANK COOP AG LUCERNE
COOPCHBB69A BANCA COOP SA LUGANO
COOPCHBB80A BANK COOP AG ZURICH
COOPCHBB82A BANK COOP AG SCHAFFHAUSEN
COOPCHBB90A BANK COOP AG ST. GALLEN

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