SWIFT/BIC code BCVLCH2LXXX
BCVLCH2LXXX belongs to Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCVLCH2LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCVLCH2L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Cantonale Vaudoise |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lausanne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCVL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L 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
Which institution uses BIC BCVLCH2LXXX?
The code BCVLCH2LXXX belongs to the main office of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Cantonale Vaudoise.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Switzerland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BCVLCH2LXXX mean?
BCVL is the institution code of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, CH stands for Switzerland, 2L is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCVLCH2LXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BCVLCH2L and BCVLCH2LXXX the same code?
Yes. BCVLCH2L is the 8-character version of BCVLCH2LXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Lausanne.
Do I need BCVLCH2LXXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BCVLCH2LXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.