SWIFT Code BKTHCH22 — BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL), THALWIL

About SWIFT Code BKTHCH22 — BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL), THALWIL

SWIFT code BKTHCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) in THALWIL, 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 THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) for all outward international remittances from THALWIL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKTHCH22

The code BKTHCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKTHCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) account in THALWIL, share SWIFT code BKTHCH22 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 THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL), THALWIL must provide SWIFT code BKTHCH22. 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 THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) in THALWIL rely on SWIFT code BKTHCH22 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 THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) →

How SWIFT Code BKTHCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKTHCH22 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 THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKTHCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKTHCH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for THALWIL 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 BKTHCH22 directly with BANK THALWIL (FORMERLY SPARKASSE THALWIL)'s THALWIL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.