SWIFT/BIC code BKCHLULAXXX
BKCHLULAXXX belongs to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHLULAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHLULA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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 BIC BKCHLULAXXX?
BKCHLULAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use it when a payment to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKCHLULAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. in Luxembourg, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BKCHLULAXXX mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A., LU stands for Luxembourg, LA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter BKCHLULAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKCHLULAXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is BKCHLULA and BKCHLULAXXX the same code?
Yes. BKCHLULA is the 8-character version of BKCHLULAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. in Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.