SWIFT Code EEKBCH22 — BANK EEK, BERNE

About SWIFT Code EEKBCH22 — BANK EEK, BERNE

SWIFT code EEKBCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK EEK in BERNE, Switzerland. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK EEK for all outward international remittances from BERNE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EEKBCH22

The code EEKBCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code EEKBCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK EEK account in BERNE, share SWIFT code EEKBCH22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK EEK, BERNE must provide SWIFT code EEKBCH22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK EEK in BERNE rely on SWIFT code EEKBCH22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK EEK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK EEK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK EEK →

How SWIFT Code EEKBCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code EEKBCH22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK EEK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK EEK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EEKBCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EEKBCH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BERNE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm EEKBCH22 directly with BANK EEK's BERNE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.