SWIFT Code WARBCHG1 — S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA, OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG

About SWIFT Code WARBCHG1 — S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA, OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG

SWIFT code WARBCHG1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA in OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG, 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 S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA for all outward international remittances from OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WARBCHG1

The code WARBCHG1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code WARBCHG1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA account in OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG, share SWIFT code WARBCHG1 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 S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA, OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG must provide SWIFT code WARBCHG1. 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 S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA in OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG rely on SWIFT code WARBCHG1 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 S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA →

How SWIFT Code WARBCHG1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WARBCHG1 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 S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WARBCHG1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WARBCHG1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG 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 WARBCHG1 directly with S.G. WARBURG SECURITIES SA's OPFIKON-GLATTBRUGG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.