SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D — BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK, OBERDORF

About SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D — BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK, OBERDORF

SWIFT code BLKBCH2244D is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK in OBERDORF, 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 BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from OBERDORF. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D

The code BLKBCH2244D follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK account in OBERDORF, share SWIFT code BLKBCH2244D 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 BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK, OBERDORF must provide SWIFT code BLKBCH2244D. 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 BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK in OBERDORF rely on SWIFT code BLKBCH2244D 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 BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK →

How SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BLKBCH2244D 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 BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BLKBCH2244D

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BLKBCH2244D uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OBERDORF 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 BLKBCH2244D directly with BASELLANDSCHAFTLICHE KANTONALBANK's OBERDORF branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.