SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH2210A
BSILCH2210A belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH2210A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | 10A |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lausanne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSIL 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.
- 10A 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 branch is behind BIC BSILCH2210A?
BSILCH2210A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, a branch or department of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lausanne, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BSILCH2210A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSILCH2210A with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BSILCH22 instead of BSILCH2210A?
BSILCH22 is the head office of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, while BSILCH2210A points to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BSILCH2210A if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Switzerland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BSILCH2210A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BSILCH2210A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.