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SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH2263W

LUKBCH2263W belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Weggis, Switzerland.

LUKBCH2263W

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH2263W
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch code63W
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
Branch—
CityWeggis
CountrySwitzerland

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.
63W 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 LUKBCH2263W?

LUKBCH2263W is the SWIFT/BIC code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, a unit of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Weggis, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need LUKBCH2263W to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LUKBCH2263W.

What happens if I use LUKBCH2263W with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check LUKBCH2263W against the details from Luzerner Kantonalbank before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Has Luzerner Kantonalbank got 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.

Can I use LUKBCH22 instead of LUKBCH2263W?

LUKBCH22 is the head office of Luzerner Kantonalbank, while LUKBCH2263W points to Luzerner Kantonalbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention LUKBCH2263W.

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