IBAN for PostFinance
PostFinance is a major bank in Switzerland. IBANs at PostFinance are 21 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code POFICHBEXXX. Swiss postal bank. Clearing number 9000. No IBAN confirmation fee.
PostFinance
Switzerland · CHF
How to Pay PostFinance in Switzerland via Bitwage
Bitwage routes payments to PostFinance accounts via stablecoin rails or SWIFT wire. For most use cases, the stablecoin route is faster (< 1 minute) and cheaper.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Switzerland contractor. Enter their PostFinance IBAN (21 characters) and SWIFT code POFICHBEXXX.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD and routes via the optimal rail. Your contractor's PostFinance account receives CHF directly.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Switzerland may require OFAC screening and contractor identity verification. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Switzerland payments.
Key Terms & Resources
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PostFinance IBAN FAQ
Common questions about PostFinance IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Switzerland contractors.
PostFinance IBANs are 21 characters long and start with CH. A typical example is CH56 0900 0000 3000 0000 1. Swiss postal bank. Clearing number 9000. No IBAN confirmation fee. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code POFICHBEXXX.
The SWIFT/BIC code for PostFinance is <strong>POFICHBEXXX</strong>. This identifies PostFinance on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's PostFinance IBAN and SWIFT code (POFICHBEXXX) to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Bitwage can route via stablecoin rails or SWIFT international wire transfer wire depending on your preference and the contractor's setup.
Yes. With {{link:products/masspay}} you can include any number of Switzerland contractors — including multiple PostFinance accounts — in a single CSV payment run. Bitwage validates each IBAN, locks the FX rate lock, and routes all payments simultaneously.
Pay PostFinance in Switzerland
Without the SWIFT Fee
Skip the $25–50 wire fee. Bitwage routes via stablecoin rails — faster and cheaper for every contractor payment.