Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG is SARACHBB. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SARACHBB (BASEL, Switzerland) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SARACHBB mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SARACHBB: "SARA" is the institution code identifying Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, "CH" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Switzerland, and "BB" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG?

Accepted Answer

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG is part of J. Safra Sarasin, based in Switzerland. Its ultimate parent entity is JS International Holdings Ltd.

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