SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, ARBON

About SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, ARBON

SWIFT code KBTGCH2293B is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THURGAUER KANTONALBANK in ARBON, 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 THURGAUER KANTONALBANK for all outward international remittances from ARBON. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B

The code KBTGCH2293B follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THURGAUER KANTONALBANK account in ARBON, share SWIFT code KBTGCH2293B 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 THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, ARBON must provide SWIFT code KBTGCH2293B. 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 THURGAUER KANTONALBANK in ARBON rely on SWIFT code KBTGCH2293B 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 THURGAUER KANTONALBANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBTGCH2293B 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 THURGAUER KANTONALBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: THURGAUER KANTONALBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KBTGCH2293B

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBTGCH2293B uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ARBON 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 KBTGCH2293B directly with THURGAUER KANTONALBANK's ARBON branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.