HELNCH22 — Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG
HELNCH22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HELNCH22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HELNCH22 belong to?
The SWIFT code HELNCH22 identifies Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG in St. Gallen, Switzerland. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HELNCH22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HELNCH22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HELN) represent the bank code for Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HELNCH22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HELNCH22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HELNCH22 instead of HELNCH22?
Yes. The 8-character code HELNCH22 represents the primary headquarters of Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG. The 11-character code HELNCH22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HELNCH22 (or HELNCH22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HELNCH22?
The physical address registered for HELNCH22 is: DUFOURSTRASSE 40, 9001, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the HELNCH22 code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code HELNCH22 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.