SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B — LUZERNER KANTONALBANK, WOLHUSEN

About SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B — LUZERNER KANTONALBANK, WOLHUSEN

SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LUZERNER KANTONALBANK in WOLHUSEN, 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 LUZERNER KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from WOLHUSEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B

The code LUKBCH2261B follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LUZERNER KANTONALBANK account in WOLHUSEN, share SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B 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 LUZERNER KANTONALBANK, WOLHUSEN must provide SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B. 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 LUZERNER KANTONALBANK in WOLHUSEN rely on SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B 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 LUZERNER KANTONALBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LUZERNER KANTONALBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LUZERNER KANTONALBANK →

How SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LUKBCH2261B 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 LUZERNER KANTONALBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LUZERNER KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LUKBCH2261B

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LUKBCH2261B uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WOLHUSEN 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 LUKBCH2261B directly with LUZERNER KANTONALBANK's WOLHUSEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.