SWIFT/BIC code BLKBCH2241A
BLKBCH2241A belongs to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank in Binningen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLKBCH2241A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLKBCH22 |
| Branch code | 41A |
| Bank | Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Binningen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLKB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 41A Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT code BLKBCH2241A?
BLKBCH2241A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, a unit of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank in Binningen, Switzerland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BLKBCH2241A mean?
BLKB is the institution code of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, CH stands for Switzerland, 22 is the location code and 41A is the code of the branch Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank.
What is the best way to send money to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank in Switzerland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Swiss Franc with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BLKBCH22 instead of BLKBCH2241A?
BLKBCH22 is the head office of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, while BLKBCH2241A points to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BLKBCH2241A.
How long does a transfer to Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BLKBCH2241A to send euros to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BLKBCH2241A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.