SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2262M
LUKBCH2262M belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Hitzkirch, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LUKBCH2262M |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LUKBCH22 |
| Branch code | 62M |
| Bank | Luzerner Kantonalbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hitzkirch |
| Country | Switzerland |
The way 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.
- 62M 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/BIC code LUKBCH2262M?
LUKBCH2262M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, a branch or department of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Hitzkirch, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need LUKBCH2262M to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need LUKBCH2262M.
How long does it take to send money to Luzerner Kantonalbank?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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.
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 what you receive in Swiss Franc with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2262M?
LUKBCH22 is the head office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2262M points to Luzerner Kantonalbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use LUKBCH2262M if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.