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
MIGRCHZZKEY MIGROS BANK WALLISELLEN
MILBCHGG BANQUE PRIVEE BCP (SUISSE) S.A. GENEVA 1204 SWITZERLAND
MIRACHGG MESSRS. MIRABAUD AND CIE. CH 1211 GENEVA 11
MISFCHG1 SOCIETE FINANCIERE MIRELIS SA GENEVA
MKSGCHGG MKS FINANCE S.A. 1211 GENEVA 3
MLBSCHGG MERRILL LYNCH BANK (SUISSE) SA 1211 GENEVA 3
MLCMCHZH MERRILL LYNCH CAPITAL MARKETS AG ZURICH
MLCPCHGG MALABAR CAPITAL SA GENEVA
MOALCHGG MOURGUE DALGUE ET CIE 1204 GENEVA 3
MONFCHZ1 MONAVAL FINANZ AG ZURICH
MORVCH22 BANQUE MORVAL LUGANO CH-6902
MORVCH22GEN BANQUE MORVAL GENEVA
MPCHCHGG FORTIS BANQUE (SUISSE) S.A. GENEVA
MPCHCHGG010 FORTIS BANQUE (SUISSE) S.A. ZURICH
MPSTCHZ1 MAGNATE PREMIER SWISS TRUST AND DEPOSITORY AG ZURICH
MSSACHZX BANK MORGAN STANLEY AG CH-8023 ZURICH
MSSACHZXFXO BANK MORGAN STANLEY AG ZURICH
MSSACHZXLMT BANK MORGAN STANLEY AG ZURICH
MSSACHZXMIS BANK MORGAN STANLEY AG ZURICH
MSSACHZXSWI BANK MORGAN STANLEY AG ZURICH
MULECHG1 MULTISECURITIES SA GENEVA
MUTRCHG1 MULTI TRADING (IRELAND) LIMITED GENEVA
MUWMCHGG MITSUBISHI UFJ WEALTH MANAGEMENT BANK (SWITZERLAND) GENEVA
NBOKCHG1 NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (SUISSE) SA 1211 GENEVA 1

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