SWIFT/BIC code BASECH23XXX
BASECH23XXX belongs to Banca del Sempione SA in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BASECH23XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BASECH23 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca del Sempione SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banca del Sempione SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BASE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 23 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BASECH23XXX?
BASECH23XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banca del Sempione SA in Lugano, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banca del Sempione SA.
Does Banca del Sempione SA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banca del Sempione SA in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banca del Sempione SA.
Do I need BASECH23XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BASECH23XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banca del Sempione SA in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is BASECH23 and BASECH23XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BASECH23 is the short version of BASECH23XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banca del Sempione SA in Lugano.
What do the letters in BASECH23XXX mean?
BASE is the bank code of Banca del Sempione SA, CH stands for Switzerland, 23 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.