SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2261B
LUKBCH2261B belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Wolhusen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LUKBCH2261B |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LUKBCH22 |
| Branch code | 61B |
| Bank | Luzerner Kantonalbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wolhusen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How 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.
- 61B 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 is behind SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B?
LUKBCH2261B identifies Luzerner Kantonalbank, a unit of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Wolhusen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2261B?
LUKBCH22 is the main office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2261B points to Luzerner Kantonalbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LUKBCH2261B.
Do I need LUKBCH2261B 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 LUKBCH2261B.
How long does a transfer to Luzerner Kantonalbank take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Luzerner Kantonalbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of LUKBCH2261B mean?
LUKB is the bank code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 61B is the code of the department Luzerner Kantonalbank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.