SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A — BSI SA, LOCARNO

About SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A — BSI SA, LOCARNO

SWIFT code BSILCH2266A is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BSI SA in LOCARNO, Switzerland. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BSI SA for all outward international remittances from LOCARNO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A

The code BSILCH2266A follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BSI SA account in LOCARNO, share SWIFT code BSILCH2266A with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BSI SA, LOCARNO must provide SWIFT code BSILCH2266A. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BSI SA in LOCARNO rely on SWIFT code BSILCH2266A for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BSI SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BSI SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BSI SA →

How SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BSILCH2266A and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BSI SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BSI SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSILCH2266A

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSILCH2266A uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LOCARNO only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Switzerland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BSILCH2266A directly with BSI SA's LOCARNO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.