SWIFT/BIC code BSCTCH22LUG
BSCTCH22LUG belongs to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCTCH22LUG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCTCH22 |
| Branch code | LUG |
| Bank | Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCT 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.
- LUG 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 BSCTCH22LUG?
BSCTCH22LUG identifies Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino, a unit of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino in Lugano, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BSCTCH22LUG mean?
BSCT is the institution code of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and LUG is the code of the department Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino.
How long does a transfer to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino take in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BSCTCH22LUG to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need BSCTCH22LUG.
Can I use BSCTCH22 instead of BSCTCH22LUG?
BSCTCH22 points to the main office of Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino, while BSCTCH22LUG points to Banca Dello Stato del Cantone Ticino. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSCTCH22LUG.
What happens if I use BSCTCH22LUG incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSCTCH22LUG with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.