SWIFT/BIC code BPLSCH22XXX
BPLSCH22XXX belongs to Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPLSCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPLSCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPLS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 bank uses BIC BPLSCH22XXX?
BPLSCH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) in Lugano, Switzerland. It is the code to use when a payment to Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) does not need a specific branch.
Do I need BPLSCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPLSCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are BPLSCH22 and BPLSCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BPLSCH22 is the short version of BPLSCH22XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) in Lugano.
What do the letters in BPLSCH22XXX mean?
BPLS is the institution code of Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation), CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BPLSCH22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bipielle Bank (Suisse), (In Liquidation) in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.