SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ — STATE STREET BANK GMBH, ZURICH

About SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ — STATE STREET BANK GMBH, ZURICH

SWIFT code SSBECHZZ is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STATE STREET BANK GMBH in ZURICH, 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 STATE STREET BANK GMBH for all outward international remittances from ZURICH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STATE STREET BANK GMBH account in ZURICH, share SWIFT code SSBECHZZ 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 STATE STREET BANK GMBH, ZURICH must provide SWIFT code SSBECHZZ. 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 STATE STREET BANK GMBH in ZURICH rely on SWIFT code SSBECHZZ 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 STATE STREET BANK GMBH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STATE STREET BANK GMBH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STATE STREET BANK GMBH →

How SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SSBECHZZ 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 STATE STREET BANK GMBH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: STATE STREET BANK GMBH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SSBECHZZ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SSBECHZZ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ZURICH 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 SSBECHZZ directly with STATE STREET BANK GMBH's ZURICH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.