Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for BANQUE DU LEMAN SA?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE DU LEMAN SA is BLEMCHGG. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to BANQUE DU LEMAN SA?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to BANQUE DU LEMAN SA, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BLEMCHGG (Geneva, Switzerland) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is BANQUE DU LEMAN SA a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BANQUE DU LEMAN SA is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BLEMCHGG mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BLEMCHGG: "BLEM" is the institution code identifying BANQUE DU LEMAN SA, "CH" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Switzerland, and "GG" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns BANQUE DU LEMAN SA?

Accepted Answer

BANQUE DU LEMAN SA is owned by BPCE, a banking group based in France. BANQUE DU LEMAN SA is registered in Switzerland as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in France.

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