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SWIFT/BIC code PKBSCH22XXX

PKBSCH22XXX belongs to Pkb Privatbank AG in Lugano, Switzerland.

PKBSCH22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePKBSCH22XXX
8-character codePKBSCH22
Branch codeXXX
BankPkb Privatbank AG
BranchHead office
CityLugano
CountrySwitzerland

The way the Pkb Privatbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PKBS 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code PKBSCH22XXX?

The code PKBSCH22XXX belongs to the main office of Pkb Privatbank AG in Lugano, Switzerland. Use it when a payment to Pkb Privatbank AG does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Pkb Privatbank AG in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PKBSCH22XXX to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PKBSCH22XXX.

Are PKBSCH22 and PKBSCH22XXX the same code?

Yes. PKBSCH22 is the short version of PKBSCH22XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Pkb Privatbank AG in Lugano.

What happens if I use PKBSCH22XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PKBSCH22XXX against the details from Pkb Privatbank AG before sending.

Has Pkb Privatbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Pkb Privatbank AG in Switzerland. All of them are listed on the page of Pkb Privatbank AG.

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