SWIFT Code KBSGCH22 — ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK, ST. GALLEN

About SWIFT Code KBSGCH22 — ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK, ST. GALLEN

SWIFT code KBSGCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK in ST. GALLEN, 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 ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from ST. GALLEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBSGCH22

The code KBSGCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBSGCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK account in ST. GALLEN, share SWIFT code KBSGCH22 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 ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK, ST. GALLEN must provide SWIFT code KBSGCH22. 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 ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK in ST. GALLEN rely on SWIFT code KBSGCH22 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 ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK →

How SWIFT Code KBSGCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBSGCH22 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 ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KBSGCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBSGCH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ST. GALLEN 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 KBSGCH22 directly with ST.GALLER KANTONALBANK's ST. GALLEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.