SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M — GLARNER KANTONALBANK, NAEFELS

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for GLARNER KANTONALBANK in NAEFELS, Switzerland. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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NAEFELS

GLARNER KANTONALBANK · Switzerland

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

GLKBCH2287M

Code Breakdown

GLKB Bank Code
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CH Country
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22 Location
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87M Branch

Branch

NAEFELS

City

NAEFELS

Country Code

CH

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M — GLARNER KANTONALBANK, NAEFELS

SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GLARNER KANTONALBANK in NAEFELS, 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 GLARNER KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from NAEFELS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M

The code GLKBCH2287M follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeGLKB4 lettersIdentifies GLARNER KANTONALBANK as the institution
Country CodeCH2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Switzerland
Location Code222 charsCity/region identifier within Switzerland
Branch Code87M3 charsIdentifies the specific NAEFELS branch
Quick Tip: GLKBCH2287M is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GLARNER KANTONALBANK account in NAEFELS, share SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M 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 GLARNER KANTONALBANK, NAEFELS must provide SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M. 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 GLARNER KANTONALBANK in NAEFELS rely on SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT GLKBCH2287M8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for GLARNER KANTONALBANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GLKBCH2287M 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 GLARNER KANTONALBANK.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: GLARNER KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GLKBCH2287M

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GLKBCH2287M uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for NAEFELS 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 GLKBCH2287M directly with GLARNER KANTONALBANK's NAEFELS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against GLARNER KANTONALBANK's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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