REICCH22 — Reichmuth & Co.
REICCH22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for Reichmuth & Co. in Luzern 7, Switzerland — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
REICCH22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for Reichmuth & Co. in Luzern 7, Switzerland. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Reichmuth & Co. |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code REICCH22 belong to?
The SWIFT code REICCH22 identifies Reichmuth & Co. in Luzern 7, Switzerland. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code REICCH22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of REICCH22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (REIC) represent the bank code for Reichmuth & Co.; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code REICCH22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) REICCH22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code REICCH22 instead of REICCH22?
Yes. The 8-character code REICCH22 represents the primary headquarters of Reichmuth & Co.. The 11-character code REICCH22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to REICCH22 (or REICCH22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to REICCH22?
The physical address registered for REICCH22 is: RUETLIGASSE 1, 6003, Luzern 7, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the REICCH22 code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code REICCH22 is used for international inbound wire transfers in Switzerland. Swiss clearings route via SIX Interbank Clearing and support EUR and CHF payments.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).
- 🏦 SIX Interbank Clearing: The official administrator for Swiss bank identifiers and clearings.