What type of transfer can I use to fund my account with CHF?
IBKR`s bank account for CHF is held either with our Swiss bank or with our bank located in the UK and both are eligible to receive CHF transfers via domestic bank transfer or international bank transfer (SWIFT).
If your bank account is held with a Swiss bank they will usually process CHF payments as domestic local transfer while clients with bank accounts outside of Switzerland will use international bank transfer (SWIFT).
What Information does my bank need to transfer funds?
In Step 2 of the Bank Transfer in Client Portal you will be able to select between two payment options to obtain the bank routing instructions for CHF.
You will toggle between QR Bill or Manual Transfer.
For Swiss Bank Holders:
- Use QR Bill option to scan the provided QR Code with your Swiss bank's mobile app.
For All Bank Account Holders (including Swiss):
- Use Manual Transfer option to receive IBKR's complete bank details (IBAN and SWIFT code) upon completing the deposit notification in Client Portal. These details can be used for:
- Domestic CHF transfers from Swiss bank accounts
- International transfers from any non-Swiss bank account
IBKR will provide you our IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and SWIFT code of our bank account which is valid for domestic CHF payments from an account in held in Switzerland as well as international bank transfer from a bank account held outside of Switzerland.
How long does it usually take for my funds to arrive?
| Payment Type | Timing | Approximate Cost* |
| Local CHF Transfer | 1 business days | free of cost or very low cost |
| SWIFT | from 1 to 4 business days | vary by bank |
*Please consult with the sending institution about the costs to process your payment as this may vary by financial institution. IBKR does not charge fees for the deposit of funds.
Note
- IBKR credit funds real time upon receipt under normal circumstances.
- We do not have influence on the speed of transfer. You may consult with the sending institution regarding their processing times and cut off times. Payments that are subject to additional review may take longer to credit.
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