SWIFT Code KBTGCH2283L — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, SIRNACH

About SWIFT Code KBTGCH2283L — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, SIRNACH

SWIFT code KBTGCH2283L is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THURGAUER KANTONALBANK in SIRNACH, 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 SIRNACH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBTGCH2283L

The code KBTGCH2283L follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBTGCH2283L

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THURGAUER KANTONALBANK account in SIRNACH, share SWIFT code KBTGCH2283L 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, SIRNACH must provide SWIFT code KBTGCH2283L. 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 SIRNACH rely on SWIFT code KBTGCH2283L 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 KBTGCH2283L Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBTGCH2283L 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 KBTGCH2283L

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBTGCH2283L uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SIRNACH 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 KBTGCH2283L directly with THURGAUER KANTONALBANK's SIRNACH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.