CHF Transfers (Swiss franc)

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Written by Currencies
Updated 10 months ago

Who can I send CHF to?
What details do I need for the recipient?
How long will it take for my CHF to arrive?
Do you limit the amount of CHF I can send?
How can I pay for my CHF transfer?


Who can I send CHF to?

You can send CHF to any bank account in Switzerland or Liechtenstein.


What details do I need for the recipient?

You’ll need their:

  • Name (as it appears on their account)
  • SWIFT/BIC code (8-11 digits)
  • IBAN (CH, followed by a 19-character code)

What is a SWIFT code?
What is an IBAN?


How long will it take for my CHF to arrive?

We can transfer your CHF the same working day, if we receive your payment by 11:15 am.

(Occasionally we might need you to supply additional documents, which can affect the transfer time. But we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.)


Do you limit the amount of CHF I can send?

No. Some FX companies limit the amount of CHF you can send or receive.
We give you the freedom to send as many Swiss francs as you like.


How can I pay for my CHF transfer?

You can pay by bank transfer.


In case you were wondering...

What is a SWIFT code?

The SWIFT international payment network is used to send and receive electronic payments (also known as wire payments). It sends payment orders between banks using SWIFT codes, so banks can transfer money quickly, reliably, and securely.

SWIFT code format: AAAA | BB | 11 | 222

AAAA – represents the bank (for example, Barclays is BUKB)

BB – represents the country where the bank is located.

11 – designates location of banks main office.

222 – code for the bank branch.

What is an IBAN?

IBAN stands for International Bank Account Number. IBANs make it easier to send or receive funds from overseas. They don’t replace your sort code and account number; they contain extra characters that help overseas banks identify your account.

What do IBAN numbers look like?


Switzerland
Here’s how an IBAN might look for a bank in Switzerland. 

IBAN (electronic format)
CH7901234098765432101

IBAN (human-readable format)
CH79 0123 4098 7654 3210 1

What is a Swiss IBAN number made up of?
CH  79  01234  098765432101

[2-character Country Code]
[2-digit IBAN Checksum]
[5-digit Bank Code]
[12-digit Bank Account Number]


Liechtenstein
Here’s how an IBAN might look for a bank in Liechtenstein.

IBAN (electronic format)
LI9201234098765432101

IBAN (human-readable format)
LI92 0123 4098 7654 3210 1

What is a Liechtenstein IBAN number made up of?
LI  92  01234  098765432101

[2-character Country Code]
[2-digit IBAN Checksum]
[5-digit Bank Code]
[12-digit Bank Account Number]

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