SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH22PMY
BSILCH22PMY belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH22PMY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | PMY |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | Patrimony |
| City | Lugano |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- PMY 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 BSILCH22PMY?
BSILCH22PMY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Patrimony, a branch or department of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lugano, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BSILCH22PMY mean?
BSIL is the bank code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and PMY identifies the branch Patrimony.
Has Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch got more 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.
Do I need BSILCH22PMY for a euro transfer 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 BSILCH22PMY.
How long does a transfer to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch take in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BSILCH22 instead of BSILCH22PMY?
BSILCH22 points to the main office of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, while BSILCH22PMY is Patrimony. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSILCH22PMY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.