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SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2261C

LUKBCH2261C belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Willisau, Switzerland.

LUKBCH2261C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH2261C
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch code61C
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CityWillisau
CountrySwitzerland

How 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.
61C 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 branch uses SWIFT code LUKBCH2261C?

LUKBCH2261C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, part of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Willisau, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in LUKBCH2261C mean?

LUKB is the institution code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and 61C identifies the department Luzerner Kantonalbank.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland?

Many banks add several percent 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 LUKBCH2261C?

LUKBCH22 is the main office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2261C points to Luzerner Kantonalbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LUKBCH2261C if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Luzerner Kantonalbank take in Switzerland?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need LUKBCH2261C for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need LUKBCH2261C.

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