SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2260L

LUKBCH2260L belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Meggen, Switzerland.

LUKBCH2260L

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH2260L
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch code60L
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CityMeggen
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.
60L 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 BIC LUKBCH2260L?

LUKBCH2260L is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, part of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Meggen, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of LUKBCH2260L stand for?

LUKB is the institution code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 60L identifies the branch Luzerner Kantonalbank.

Has Luzerner Kantonalbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Luzerner Kantonalbank.

How long does a transfer to Luzerner Kantonalbank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need LUKBCH2260L to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LUKBCH2260L.

Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2260L?

LUKBCH22 points to the main office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2260L is Luzerner Kantonalbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LUKBCH2260L.

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