SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH2212A
BSILCH2212A belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Geneva, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH2212A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | 12A |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Geneva |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 12A 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 SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH2212A?
The code BSILCH2212A belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, part of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Geneva, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BSILCH2212A mean?
BSIL is the bank code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 12A is the code of the department Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch?
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.
What happens if I enter BSILCH2212A incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSILCH2212A with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BSILCH2212A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to 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 BSILCH2212A.
How long does it take to send money to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.