IBAN check: Switzerland

Validate a Switzerland IBAN for free. Our tool checks the 21-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 1,159 banks.

IBAN format: Switzerland

Country codeCH

IBAN length21 characters

CurrencySchweizer Franken (CHF)

Bank code5 digits

Account number12 digits

Banks in DB1,159

Example IBAN: Switzerland

CH 93 0076 2 0116 2385 2957

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How the IBAN is built in Switzerland

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Switzerland has 21 characters. It starts with the country code CH, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (5 digits, positions 5 to 9 of the IBAN) and the account number (12 digits, positions 10 to 21).

Finding the BIC for Switzerland

For Switzerland our database holds 1,159 banks. When you enter a valid Switzerland IBAN, we automatically find the BIC/SWIFT code and the bank name. For smaller or newer institutions there may be no entry; the IBAN is still valid in that case.

Frequently asked questions about Switzerland IBANs

How long is a Switzerland IBAN?+

A Switzerland IBAN has exactly 21 characters. It always starts with the country code CH, followed by two check digits and the 17-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for a Switzerland IBAN?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 5-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 1,159 banks from Switzerland. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with a Switzerland IBAN?+

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area but uses Schweizer Franken (CHF) as its national currency. Euro SEPA transfers are still possible, though a currency conversion may apply. For euro transfers within SEPA the same deadlines and terms as domestic transfers apply.