SWIFT Code GRKBCH22 — GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK, CHUR

About SWIFT Code GRKBCH22 — GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK, CHUR

SWIFT code GRKBCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK in CHUR, 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 GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from CHUR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GRKBCH22

The code GRKBCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GRKBCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK account in CHUR, share SWIFT code GRKBCH22 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 GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK, CHUR must provide SWIFT code GRKBCH22. 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 GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK in CHUR rely on SWIFT code GRKBCH22 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 GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code GRKBCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GRKBCH22 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 GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GRKBCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GRKBCH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHUR 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 GRKBCH22 directly with GRAUBUENDNER KANTONALBANK's CHUR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.