IBAN check: Switzerland

Validate an IBAN from Switzerland 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 1,164 bank codes.

IBAN format: Switzerland

Country codeCH

IBAN length21 characters

CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)

Bank code5 digits

Account number12 characters

Bank codes in database1,164

Example IBAN: Switzerland

CH 82 0070 0 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 characters, positions 10 to 21).

Finding the BIC for Switzerland

For Switzerland our database holds 1,164 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Switzerland, 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 IBANs from Switzerland

How long is an IBAN from Switzerland?+

An IBAN from Switzerland 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 an IBAN from Switzerland?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 5-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 1,164 bank codes from Switzerland. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Switzerland?+

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area but uses Swiss franc (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.