What is the Switzerland IBAN format?

Switzerland IBANs start with CH, followed by 2 check digits, then a 17-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Is Switzerland in SEPA?

Switzerland is a SEPA member. Transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

CH SEPA Member

Switzerland IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Switzerland IBAN?

A Switzerland IBAN is 21 characters long.

21-character IBAN · CHF Swiss Franc · SEPA zone

A Switzerland IBAN is 21 characters long and always begins with the country code CH, followed by two check digits. The next 5 characters are the Bank Code (Clearing Number). The remaining 12 characters identify the individual account number. The Switzerland IBAN uses the CHF (Swiss Franc) and is a <strong>SEPA member</strong>, meaning euro transfers from other SEPA countries are fast and low-cost.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

CHF

Swiss Franc

SEPA

Yes

SEPA member

Example IBAN

CH93 0076 2011 6238 5295 7

CH Country

93 Check Digits

00762 Bank Code (Clearing Number)

011623852957 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	CH
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	93
5–9	5	Bank Code (Clearing Number)	n	00762
10–21	12	Account Number	n	011623852957

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Major Banks in Switzerland

Bank Name	Bank Code	BIC / SWIFT	City
Credit Suisse	00767	CRESCHZZ80A	Zurich
PostFinance	08390	POFICHBEXXX	Bern
Raiffeisen Schweiz	08401	RAIFCH22	St. Gallen
UBS	00762	UBSWCHZH80A	Zurich
Zürcher Kantonalbank	07060	ZKBKCHZZ80A	Zurich

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Central Bank

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 21 chars
Country Code: CH
Currency: CHF
SEPA: Yes
BBAN Format: 17n