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SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2261H

LUKBCH2261H belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Soerenberg, Switzerland.

LUKBCH2261H

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH2261H
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch code61H
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CitySoerenberg
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.
61H 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 LUKBCH2261H?

LUKBCH2261H identifies Luzerner Kantonalbank, part of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Soerenberg, Switzerland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Luzerner Kantonalbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in LUKBCH2261H 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 61H is the code of the branch Luzerner Kantonalbank.

Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2261H?

LUKBCH22 points to the main office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2261H is Luzerner Kantonalbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LUKBCH2261H if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need LUKBCH2261H for a euro transfer to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need LUKBCH2261H.

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