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SWIFT/BIC code LUKBCH22XXX

LUKBCH22XXX belongs to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Lucerne, Switzerland.

LUKBCH22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeLUKBCH22XXX
8-character codeLUKBCH22
Branch codeXXX
BankLuzerner Kantonalbank
BranchHead office
CityLucerne
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.
XXX 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 bank is behind BIC LUKBCH22XXX?

LUKBCH22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Luzerner Kantonalbank in Lucerne, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Luzerner Kantonalbank does not need a specific branch.

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

Many banks 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 does each part of LUKBCH22XXX stand for?

LUKB is the bank code of Luzerner Kantonalbank, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

Is LUKBCH22 and LUKBCH22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. LUKBCH22 is the 8-character version of LUKBCH22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Luzerner Kantonalbank in Lucerne.

Do I need LUKBCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need LUKBCH22XXX.

How long does a transfer to Luzerner Kantonalbank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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