MIGRCHZZ84A — MIGROS BANK
MIGRCHZZ84A is the SWIFT/BIC code for MIGROS BANK in WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
MIGRCHZZ84A is the SWIFT/BIC code for MIGROS BANK in WINTERTHUR, Switzerland. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: MIGRCHZZ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | MIGROS BANK |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | ZZ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MIGRCHZZ84A belong to?
The SWIFT code MIGRCHZZ84A identifies MIGROS BANK in WINTERTHUR, Switzerland. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MIGRCHZZ84A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MIGRCHZZ84A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MIGR) represent the bank code for MIGROS BANK; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (ZZ) specify the location code; and the final characters (84A) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MIGRCHZZ84A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MIGRCHZZ84A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'ZZ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MIGRCHZZ instead of MIGRCHZZ84A?
Yes. The 8-character code MIGRCHZZ represents the primary headquarters of MIGROS BANK. The 11-character code MIGRCHZZ84A targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MIGRCHZZ (or MIGRCHZZXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MIGRCHZZ84A?
The physical address registered for MIGRCHZZ84A is: GRABEN 35, 8401, WINTERTHUR, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the MIGRCHZZ84A code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code MIGRCHZZ84A 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.