SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH2268B
BSILCH2268B belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Chiasso, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH2268B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | 68B |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chiasso |
| 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.
- 68B 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 BSILCH2268B?
BSILCH2268B is the SWIFT/BIC code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, a branch or department of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Chiasso, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BSILCH22 instead of BSILCH2268B?
BSILCH22 is the head office of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, while BSILCH2268B is Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSILCH2268B.
What happens if I enter BSILCH2268B with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSILCH2268B with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch have more 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.
How long does a transfer to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BSILCH2268B to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BSILCH2268B.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.