SWIFT Code SFOECH21 — SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN), BERNE

About SWIFT Code SFOECH21 — SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN), BERNE

SWIFT code SFOECH21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) 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 SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) 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 SFOECH21

The code SFOECH21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SFOECH21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) account in BERNE, share SWIFT code SFOECH21 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 SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN), BERNE must provide SWIFT code SFOECH21. 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 SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) in BERNE rely on SWIFT code SFOECH21 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 SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) →

How SWIFT Code SFOECH21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SFOECH21 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 SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SFOECH21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SFOECH21 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 SFOECH21 directly with SWISS FEDERAL OFFICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FOEN)'s BERNE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.