EFGBCHGG — EFG Bank European Financial Group SA
EFGBCHGG is the SWIFT/BIC code for EFG Bank European Financial Group SA in Genève 2, Switzerland — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
EFGBCHGG is the SWIFT/BIC code for EFG Bank European Financial Group SA in Genève 2, Switzerland. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EFG Bank European Financial Group SA |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | GG |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code EFGBCHGG belong to?
The SWIFT code EFGBCHGG identifies EFG Bank European Financial Group SA in Genève 2, Switzerland. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code EFGBCHGG mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EFGBCHGG are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EFGB) represent the bank code for EFG Bank European Financial Group SA; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (GG) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code EFGBCHGG active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EFGBCHGG is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GG' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code EFGBCHGG instead of EFGBCHGG?
Yes. The 8-character code EFGBCHGG represents the primary headquarters of EFG Bank European Financial Group SA. The 11-character code EFGBCHGG targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EFGBCHGG (or EFGBCHGGXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EFGBCHGG?
The physical address registered for EFGBCHGG is: QUAI DU SEUJET 25, 1201, Genève 2, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the EFGBCHGG code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code EFGBCHGG is used for international inbound wire transfers in Switzerland. Swiss clearings route via SIX Interbank Clearing and support EUR and CHF payments.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).
- 🏦 SIX Interbank Clearing: The official administrator for Swiss bank identifiers and clearings.