SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1 — TOWNSLEY AND CO, GENEVA

About SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1 — TOWNSLEY AND CO, GENEVA

SWIFT code TOWYCHG1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for TOWNSLEY AND CO in GENEVA, 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 TOWNSLEY AND CO for all outward international remittances from GENEVA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1

The code TOWYCHG1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your TOWNSLEY AND CO account in GENEVA, share SWIFT code TOWYCHG1 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 TOWNSLEY AND CO, GENEVA must provide SWIFT code TOWYCHG1. 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 TOWNSLEY AND CO in GENEVA rely on SWIFT code TOWYCHG1 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 TOWNSLEY AND CO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for TOWNSLEY AND CO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for TOWNSLEY AND CO →

How SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code TOWYCHG1 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 TOWNSLEY AND CO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: TOWNSLEY AND CO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code TOWYCHG1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter TOWYCHG1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GENEVA 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 TOWYCHG1 directly with TOWNSLEY AND CO's GENEVA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.