SWIFT/BIC code SLLMCH21XXX
SLLMCH21XXX belongs to Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft in Leuk-Stadt, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SLLMCH21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SLLMCH21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Leuk-Stadt |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SLLM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SWIFT/BIC code SLLMCH21XXX?
The code SLLMCH21XXX belongs to the head office of Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft in Leuk-Stadt, Switzerland. Use it when you send money to an account at Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft.
How long does a transfer to Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SLLMCH21XXX to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SLLMCH21XXX.
Are SLLMCH21 and SLLMCH21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SLLMCH21 is the 8-character version of SLLMCH21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft in Leuk-Stadt.
What do the letters in SLLMCH21XXX stand for?
SLLM is the institution code of Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SLLMCH21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Spar- und Leihkasse Leuk und Umgebung Genossenschaft in Switzerland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.