The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is an internationally agreed system for identifying bank accounts. In Switzerland, IBANs are 21 characters long and begin with the country code CH.
Format: CH56 0483 5012 3456 7800 9
Swiss IBANs come in two types relevant to e-invoicing:
| Type | Prefix | Used with |
|---|---|---|
| Regular IBAN | CH (non-9) | Creditor Reference (ISO 11649) |
| QR-IBAN | CH + position 5–9 starting with 3 | QR-Referenz (27-digit) |
The QR-IBAN is specifically assigned to companies participating in the QR-bill scheme and is required when using the QR-Referenz payment reference.
Key facts
- Swiss IBAN length: 21 characters
- Always starts with
CH - QR-IBAN: position 5–9 in range
30000–31999 - Mandatory field on QR-bills and eBill invoices