SWIFT Code EKIICH22 — BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT, INTERLAKEN

About SWIFT Code EKIICH22 — BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT, INTERLAKEN

SWIFT code EKIICH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT in INTERLAKEN, 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 BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT for all outward international remittances from INTERLAKEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code EKIICH22

The code EKIICH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code EKIICH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT account in INTERLAKEN, share SWIFT code EKIICH22 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 BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT, INTERLAKEN must provide SWIFT code EKIICH22. 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 BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT in INTERLAKEN rely on SWIFT code EKIICH22 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 BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT →

How SWIFT Code EKIICH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code EKIICH22 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 BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EKIICH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EKIICH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for INTERLAKEN 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 EKIICH22 directly with BANK EKI GENOSSENSCHAFT's INTERLAKEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.