SWIFT Code GRAFCH22 — VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK, BERNE

About SWIFT Code GRAFCH22 — VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK, BERNE

SWIFT code GRAFCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK 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 VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK 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 GRAFCH22

The code GRAFCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GRAFCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK account in BERNE, share SWIFT code GRAFCH22 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 VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK, BERNE must provide SWIFT code GRAFCH22. 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 VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK in BERNE rely on SWIFT code GRAFCH22 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 VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK →

How SWIFT Code GRAFCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GRAFCH22 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 VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GRAFCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GRAFCH22 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 GRAFCH22 directly with VON GRAFFENRIED AG PRIVATBANK's BERNE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.