SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH22XXX
BSILCH22XXX belongs to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lugano, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSILCH22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSILCH22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lugano |
| 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.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BSILCH22XXX?
BSILCH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lugano, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch.
Are BSILCH22 and BSILCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BSILCH22 is the 8-character version of BSILCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Lugano.
Do I need BSILCH22XXX for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BSILCH22XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch in Switzerland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch.
What do the letters in BSILCH22XXX stand for?
BSIL is the institution code of Efg Bank SA, Lugano Branch, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.