SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2260G

LUKBCH2260G belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Emmenbruecke, Switzerland.

LUKBCH2260G

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH2260G
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch code60G
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CityEmmenbruecke
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Luzerner Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
60G 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 SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2260G?

LUKBCH2260G is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, a branch or department of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Emmenbruecke, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use LUKBCH2260G with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LUKBCH2260G against the details from Luzerner Kantonalbank before you confirm.

What does each part of LUKBCH2260G mean?

LUKB is the bank code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 60G is the code of the department Luzerner Kantonalbank.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2260G?

LUKBCH22 is the head office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2260G is Luzerner Kantonalbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use LUKBCH2260G if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LUKBCH2260G to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LUKBCH2260G.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.