SWIFT/BIC code CGDILUL1XXX
CGDILUL1XXX belongs to Caixa Geral de Depositos in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGDILUL1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGDILUL1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caixa Geral de Depositos |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the Caixa Geral de Depositos SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGDI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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
What bank uses BIC CGDILUL1XXX?
CGDILUL1XXX identifies the main office of Caixa Geral de Depositos in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Caixa Geral de Depositos.
How long does a transfer to Caixa Geral de Depositos take in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need CGDILUL1XXX to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CGDILUL1XXX.
Are CGDILUL1 and CGDILUL1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CGDILUL1 is the short version of CGDILUL1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Caixa Geral de Depositos in Luxembourg.
What does each part of CGDILUL1XXX stand for?
CGDI is the institution code of Caixa Geral de Depositos, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Caixa Geral de Depositos in Luxembourg?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.