Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG is BLFLCHBB. 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 LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BLFLCHBB (BASEL, Switzerland) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG 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 BLFLCHBB mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BLFLCHBB: "BLFL" is the institution code identifying LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG, "CH" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Switzerland, and "BB" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG?

Accepted Answer

LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG is owned by LGT Group, a banking group based in Liechtenstein. LGT BANK (SCHWEIZ) AG is registered in Switzerland as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Liechtenstein.

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