IBAN format in Switzerland (CH)
An IBAN in Switzerland is 21 characters long and starts with CH. A valid example: CH93 0076 2011 6238 5295 7. Switzerland participates in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Switzerland
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | CH |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 93 |
| 5–9 | Bank code | 5 | digits | 00762 |
| 10–21 | Account number | 12 | alphanumeric | 011623852957 |
Switzerland is not in the EU but participates in SEPA.
SEPA status
Switzerland participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees).
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Switzerland length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Switzerland
How many characters does an IBAN in Switzerland have?
A Switzerland IBAN is exactly 21 characters: it starts with "CH", followed by 2 check digits and a 17-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Switzerland IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Switzerland: CH93 0076 2011 6238 5295 7. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Switzerland in SEPA?
Switzerland participates in SEPA — euro transfers arrive like domestic ones (usually within 1 business day, no international-wire fees). Switzerland is not in the EU but participates in SEPA.
Where can I check an IBAN from Switzerland?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Switzerland length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Switzerland IBAN?
After "CH" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (5 digits), the account number (12 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.