SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2260A
LUKBCH2260A belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LUKBCH2260A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LUKBCH22 |
| Branch code | 60A |
| Bank | Luzerner Kantonalbank |
| Branch | Head Office |
| City | Lucerne |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way the Luzerner Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LUKB 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.
- 60A 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 is behind SWIFT code LUKBCH2260A?
The code LUKBCH2260A belongs to Head Office, part of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Lucerne, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of LUKBCH2260A mean?
LUKB is the institution code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 60A identifies the department Head Office.
What happens if I use LUKBCH2260A with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LUKBCH2260A with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Luzerner Kantonalbank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need LUKBCH2260A for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LUKBCH2260A.
How long does it take to send money to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.