SWIFT Code KBTGCH22 — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, WEINFELDEN

About SWIFT Code KBTGCH22 — THURGAUER KANTONALBANK, WEINFELDEN

SWIFT code KBTGCH22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THURGAUER KANTONALBANK in WEINFELDEN, 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 WEINFELDEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBTGCH22

The code KBTGCH22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBTGCH22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THURGAUER KANTONALBANK account in WEINFELDEN, share SWIFT code KBTGCH22 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, WEINFELDEN must provide SWIFT code KBTGCH22. 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 WEINFELDEN rely on SWIFT code KBTGCH22 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 KBTGCH22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBTGCH22 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 KBTGCH22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBTGCH22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WEINFELDEN 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 KBTGCH22 directly with THURGAUER KANTONALBANK's WEINFELDEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.