SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH2266A
BSILCH2266A belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Locarno, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH2266A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | 66A |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Locarno |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 66A 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 code BSILCH2266A?
The code BSILCH2266A belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, a branch or department of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Locarno, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BSILCH22 instead of BSILCH2266A?
BSILCH22 is the main office of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, while BSILCH2266A is Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BSILCH2266A if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BSILCH2266A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSILCH2266A against the details from Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch before you confirm.
Does Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch.
What does each part of BSILCH2266A stand for?
BSIL is the institution code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 66A identifies the department Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch.
Do I need BSILCH2266A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BSILCH2266A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.